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GD53 SVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 103,387 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,335 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misting and to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misting and to high (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,199 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 97,199 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch faulty (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,707 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 94,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,080 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 91,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,948 miles

Offside Rear stop light dim

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,595 miles

All brakes rusty

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2019 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlamp full of condensation

Nearside front outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches paint bubbling slightly corroded

Offside front outer wheel arches paint bubbling slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to get low

nearside and offside front tyres edges slightly worn

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to get low

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,963 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,538 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight lift

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,197 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,738 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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GD53 SVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

GD53 SVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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