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GP53 VXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

200,370 mi
Last recorded200,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 200,370 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,613 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,427 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 78,318 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Wheel has a rubbing when rotate, further check requires

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

rear service brake require to adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear service brake require to adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,365 miles

Headlamps fogged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,482 miles

H/lamp beam pattern cloudy

N/S/F tyre very worn on outer edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 56,237 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on very inner edge

Nearside front wheel buckled

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,094 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

g/box oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,290 miles

road tested for knock from front no fault found during test

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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GP53 VXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GP53 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 VXJ registered?

GP53 VXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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