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GD53 JMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 156,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 149,628 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 149,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 134,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches very rusty

Fail 3 May 2023 134,389 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

No plate lights dim

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

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

Rear wheel arches very rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 108,885 miles

centre exhaust brackets corroded and not fully supporting exhaust

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror glass poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,655 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 85,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch stuck open (8.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 66,387 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 62,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,826 miles

n/s/r shock cover loose

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,491 miles

front ty7res wearing inner and outer edges, ? under inflation?

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken off bump stop

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,183 miles

front tyres worn edges, tracking reset

Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,159 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,383 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

suspect head lamp aim too high as has been lowered on load adjuster evan though vehicle unloaded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,463 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)

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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GD53 JMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD53 JMX, 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 GD53 JMX registered?

GD53 JMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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