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LB53 HAO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,784 mi
Last recorded42,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 42,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16, tyre tread also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, tread also perished/cracked 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16, tyre tread also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 33,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 32,409 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 29,941 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 29,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 28,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 27,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front disc corroded

Front front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front disc corroded

Front front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 27,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Park brake pedal anti slip pad missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deteriaote (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deterioate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 27,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 26,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,336 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorate.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ac not working

Pass 19 May 2010 24,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LB53 HAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB53 HAO, 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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LB53 HAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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