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HD53 EGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,859 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,240 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked & slight condensation in unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in lamp unit (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 80,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in lamp unit (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lower on effort

Rear exhaust mounting becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,400 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust rear hanger heavily corroded

handbrake lever return spring weak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust rear hanger heavily corroded

handbrake lever return spring weak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from auto gearbox sump pan area

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,206 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,927 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,230 miles

3rd Brake light lens cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,105 miles

front number plate cracked but is secure

Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,615 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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HD53 EGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HD53 EGE, 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 HD53 EGE registered?

HD53 EGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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