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KS53 WSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 112,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,125 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s headlight faded/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 104,152 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 100,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 100,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 100,231 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 96,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cable inside of vehicle not in proper holders but secured in first holder only (1.1.6 (d))

fan belt has small cut/tear on outer side

Fail 22 May 2020 96,370 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cable inside of vehicle not in proper holders but secured in first holder only (1.1.6 (d))

fan belt has small cut/tear on outer side

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,410 miles

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

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

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

parking brake poor 18%

Fail 13 Mar 2018 87,410 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake poor 18%

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,285 miles

Nearside wiper rubber just meets requiremants

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,012 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

parking brake poor at 18%

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wheels noisy when checking suspect parking brake shoes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise n/s/r wheel suspect handbrake shoes/rusty disc.parking brake lazy on this wheel recommend further investgation

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 72,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,251 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge also damage outer wall

parking brake release slightly sticking

both front lower suspension arm bushes in very poor condition no play at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,251 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge also damage outer wall

parking brake release slightly sticking

both front lower suspension arm bushes in very poor condition no play at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2007 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KS53 WSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KS53 WSZ, 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 KS53 WSZ registered?

KS53 WSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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