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KW53 KLC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 146,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 146,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,467 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 143,467 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 141,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,725 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrring some parts

Fail 20 Oct 2020 130,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrring some parts

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,762 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns/os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,803 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,479 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,296 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,489 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 86,413 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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 17 Oct 2012 84,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,121 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,121 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,985 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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KW53 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW53 KLC, 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 KW53 KLC registered?

KW53 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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