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HY53 DLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,627 mi
Last recorded120,627 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 120,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 119,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,935 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,110 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 102,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,060 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working on boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,371 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,837 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,093 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,044 miles

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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HY53 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 HY53 DLJ, 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 HY53 DLJ registered?

HY53 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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