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KB53 ARU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,697 miles

Central Exhaust bracket is missing - still within MOT limits

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

Shock absorber heavily corroded nearside and offside front

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside o/s mirror discoloured

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak near catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket is broken however exhaust is still secure

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,260 miles

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

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)

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,253 miles

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

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

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)

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,200 miles

rear exhaust mount is broken but not insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,370 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,618 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,821 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,193 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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KB53 ARU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB53 ARU, 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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KB53 ARU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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