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ET53 OAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer edges age cracking and inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer edges age cracking and inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front outer tyre edge wearing slightly

Offside jacking point missing

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer edges age cracking and inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer edges age cracking and inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front outer tyre edge wearing slightly

Offside jacking point missing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,721 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,883 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,969 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

rear tyres 3/4 mm

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,215 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has impact damage to outer wall.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,915 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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ET53 OAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET53 OAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 OAL registered?

ET53 OAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is ET53 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OAL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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