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MM53 MKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,826 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,826 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,773 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,522 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,123 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,123 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,379 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,585 miles

Bonnet release catch broken, bonnet can still be opened

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, damaged slightly outer sidewall and wearing slightly on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 104,583 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet release catch broken, bonnet can still be opened

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, damaged slightly outer sidewall and wearing slightly on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,637 miles

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

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

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

nsr lamp damaged but not effecting light output

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,047 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,445 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,438 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,787 miles

crack on os of screen

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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MM53 MKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 MM53 MKD, 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 MM53 MKD registered?

MM53 MKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is MM53 MKD safe to buy?

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