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HT53 UZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,270 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,270 miles

Central Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 80,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,976 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,121 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 Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,350 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,983 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,817 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,110 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,413 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,853 miles

suspect water pump worn to excess!

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,404 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,980 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,863 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,915 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,746 miles

Nearside Front 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 UZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UZD, 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 HT53 UZD registered?

HT53 UZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is HT53 UZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 UZD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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