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KH53 WZA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 WZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 89,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,634 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,758 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,954 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

sings of gear box oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,949 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

sings of gear box oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,918 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 38,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,311 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 31,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,792 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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KH53 WZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KH53 WZA, 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 KH53 WZA registered?

KH53 WZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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