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HT53 UZV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,578 mi
Last recorded193,578 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 193,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 193,451 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 189,582 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Oct 2021 186,357 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear undertray obscuring view.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 183,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted front to rear obscuring view.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 179,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 174,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 168,640 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 159,956 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 2 Nov 2015 153,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight adjuster on lower arm in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,189 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded - not blowing

Rear chassis, subframe, suspension and floor are corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,803 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust backbox corroded - not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis, subframe, suspension and floor are corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 107,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,898 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,634 miles

Drivers seatbelt accessory removed.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,941 miles

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

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

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 UZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

HT53 UZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is HT53 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 UZV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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