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LC53 MDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,144 mi
Last recorded60,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,144 miles

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

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,172 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 59,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 56,990 miles

Exhaust middle joint corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,988 miles

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

Exhaust middle joint corroded

Headlight image poor (Both)

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tread wearing low (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 55,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E M L on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Engine runs rough

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tread wearing low (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,490 miles

Ns front mirror mount is loose

Ns front wing is damaged

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,574 miles

center brake light out

n\s front wing damage

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 45,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,299 miles

Os rear tyre outer sidewall is perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,095 miles

Os front tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge [205/55/16/91v/champ]

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,584 miles

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

high level stop light is not fully lit/displaced

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,117 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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LC53 MDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC53 MDJ, 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 LC53 MDJ registered?

LC53 MDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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