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MM53 MKV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 89,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,689 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,991 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,014 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,906 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,295 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,887 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Oil leak from gearbox(multiplug seals)

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 MKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

MM53 MKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is MM53 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 MKV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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