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LB53 TZN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,425 mi
Last recorded49,425 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 43,167 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 43,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,187 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 40,186 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,741 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 36,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 31,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 22,589 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both front tyres balding on shoulders

Pass 18 Jan 2015 19,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear stop lamp damaged

nearside repeater lamp slightly damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2014 16,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear stop lamp damaged

nearside repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2013 14,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2013 14,364 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 10,117 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 7,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 6,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 5,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 4,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,048 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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LB53 TZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 TZN registered?

LB53 TZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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