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FA53 BZB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 130,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2024 117,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,318 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2023 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2022 100,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 91,280 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 78,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 76,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 76,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wheel inner lip damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,279 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,641 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Jul 2009 57,342 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,527 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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FA53 BZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FA53 BZB, 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.

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What year was FA53 BZB registered?

FA53 BZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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