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HX53 BVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,241 mi
Last recorded166,241 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 166,241 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 166,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 165,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 164,250 miles

Coolant header tank bottle incorrectly secured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 161,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 157,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 151,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,623 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2016 137,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,481 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 123,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 116,589 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inside edge (boarderline).

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,010 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,142 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs & pads worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,142 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs & pads worn.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 86,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,897 miles

rear no plate slightly faded. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,897 miles

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

rear no plate slightly faded. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,308 miles

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

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

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

full length underbody shields fitted resricted view of various componants

Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,946 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. o/s/r tyre at 3mm. n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit.

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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HX53 BVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 BVC, 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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HX53 BVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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