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KO53 FPA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,704 mi
Last recorded103,704 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 103,704 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,590 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,241 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

PARKING BRAKE OHLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,443 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,471 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,760 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,069 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 88,069 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,720 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 86,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,787 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,942 miles

Substitute rear lamp warning on dash.

Fail 29 May 2013 70,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Substitute rear lamp warning on dash.

Pass 25 May 2012 62,988 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2012 62,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 62,163 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 62,163 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,569 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,025 miles

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)

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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KO53 FPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KO53 FPA, 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 KO53 FPA registered?

KO53 FPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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