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MD53 VZV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,964 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

plastic under side covers obscuring views

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

both plastic outer sill covers obscuring views

Fail 19 Feb 2025 79,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

both outer plastic sill covers obscuring views

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,785 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2023 77,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2022 75,814 miles

plastic under covers obscuring views under side of car

Fail 24 May 2022 75,811 miles

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

plastic under covers obscuring views under side of car

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,434 miles

plastic sill and under covers obscuring view

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

plastic sill and under covers obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,568 miles

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

plastic under covers obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 65,430 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,299 miles

1x exhaust hanger adrift

nail in o/s/r tyre

thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,298 miles

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

1x exhaust hanger adrift

nail in o/s/r tyre

thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,443 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,552 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,478 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 25 Mar 2008 22,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,670 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 22,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,716 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 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD53 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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