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MD53 DDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,481 mi
Last recorded173,481 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 173,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 173,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 169,070 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 169,004 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 135,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 131,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 129,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 125,819 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,356 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 116,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,188 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 105,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

indicator stalk worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,333 miles

Offside Front Lower forward arm has play in bush

undertrays

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,813 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,314 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,267 miles

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

rear tyre size = 225/50ZR16

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,417 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,677 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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MD53 DDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MD53 DDY, 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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MD53 DDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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