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HT53 NKH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 NKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 100,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,816 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,172 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,087 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

horn goes off when steering wheel is turned

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,213 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhust still suported

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,798 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,830 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,825 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 10 Dec 2007 35,931 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,931 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,795 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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HT53 NKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HT53 NKH, 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 HT53 NKH registered?

HT53 NKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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