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FB53 EOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 112,556 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 108,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,541 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 103,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 103,481 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 103,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,229 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 92,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,119 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 127,119 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FB53 EOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FB53 EOJ, 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 FB53 EOJ registered?

FB53 EOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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