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FH53 UPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,288 mi
Last recorded94,288 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 94,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 90,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 90,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,016 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,402 miles

Front Both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern, lens frosted/clouded over

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged chromatic layer leaked, mirror darkened in appearance (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged chromatic layer leaked, mirror darkened in appearance (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,664 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod inner ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 67,226 miles

rust on o/s/f brake

Fail 3 May 2017 67,219 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rust on o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,149 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,197 miles

broken centre exhaust bracket

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

broken centre exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,576 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,503 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,012 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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FH53 UPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 UPJ, 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 FH53 UPJ registered?

FH53 UPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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