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MM53 MLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,117 mi
Last recorded103,117 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,117 miles

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

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

all front suspension corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2024 103,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all front suspension corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,611 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 101,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,975 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,975 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,440 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material threw out car as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (no play bush perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (no play bush perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 87,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material threw out car as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (no play bush perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (no play bush perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 53,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,805 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 MLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MM53 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

MM53 MLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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