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LK53 UOY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 102,309 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged n/s + o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner road wheel repaired.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,766 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,766 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to service requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads @ 7mm (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak transfer box area ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in offside side repeater

neraside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,440 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,254 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,630 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LK53 UOY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LK53 UOY, 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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LK53 UOY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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