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LB53 PVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,948 mi
Last recorded53,948 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 53,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,493 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,777 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Offside Front tyre has minor damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage to outer side wall

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,102 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,861 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 34,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,035 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,179 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)

nsr tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,158 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 12,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rattle front

under trays

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 PVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PVT, 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 LB53 PVT registered?

LB53 PVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is LB53 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 PVT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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