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LM53 VCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,422 mi
Last recorded63,422 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 63,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 63,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,904 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 43,887 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 34,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,394 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,250 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,062 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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LM53 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM53 VCZ, 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 LM53 VCZ registered?

LM53 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is LM53 VCZ safe to buy?

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