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LN53 FZV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 151,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 151,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 142,141 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 142,086 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower position lamps not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 121,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 121,888 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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LN53 FZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN53 FZV, 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 LN53 FZV registered?

LN53 FZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is LN53 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 FZV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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