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KB53 EJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,453 mi
Last recorded166,453 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 166,453 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD AND WEARING ON OUTER TREAD.

Fail 9 Sep 2025 166,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED NO PATTERN. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTER TREAD AND WEARING ON OUTER TREAD.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TIRE ALSO WORN ON OUTER TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 164,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 163,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 163,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 162,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 159,046 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 159,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 147,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 147,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

both front strut top mounts noisy

Pass 4 May 2016 142,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 105,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,410 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm

advise o/s/f tyre cut on the outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,177 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 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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