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LM53 ZHT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,870 miles

Exhaust centre/rear system corroded

Rear subframe corroding

Shock absorbers slight reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Height sensor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 57,326 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,985 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side rear flexible brake hose ferule has surface corosion

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,867 miles

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

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 ZHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 LM53 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

LM53 ZHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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