CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD53 FBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 128,620 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 127,393 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 125,770 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 124,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,861 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipes to gearbox mounting insecure/missing bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 114,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipes to gearbox mounting insecure/missing bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn off, outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, edges worn off outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 108,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn off, outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, edges worn off outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 100,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,525 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads are new

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,095 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 18,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HD53 FBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FBA, 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

How do I check the history of HD53 FBA?

You can check the full history of HD53 FBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD53 FBA registered?

HD53 FBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is HD53 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 FBA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD53 FBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HD53 FBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.