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LS53 YRW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,000 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 74,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,831 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,398 miles

inner joints utray engine cover

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,811 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,886 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres care should be taken to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,601 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,753 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut on sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2007 18,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on sidewall

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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LS53 YRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LS53 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS53 YRW?

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What year was LS53 YRW registered?

LS53 YRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is LS53 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 YRW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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