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MF53 LRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,876 mi
Last recorded42,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 42,876 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 41,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 40,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,663 miles

undertrays fitted front to back restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,597 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 32,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,619 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 10,336 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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MF53 LRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MF53 LRU, 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 MF53 LRU registered?

MF53 LRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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