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FM53 MHK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 91,641 miles

Head lamp cleaning device inoperative

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 91,641 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Head lamp cleaning device inoperative

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,116 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,837 miles

Advise power steering weak at idle

Advise slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 25 Jul 2024 83,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Advise power steering weak at idle

Advise slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,278 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,035 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 42,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 40,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,301 miles

3rd brake light lens cracked.

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 8 May 2007 27,878 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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FM53 MHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 MHK, 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 FM53 MHK registered?

FM53 MHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 MHK safe to buy?

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