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MM53 OBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,139 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 62,206 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 62,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside front strut top noisey

Nearside rear lower rose joint creaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front strut top noisey

Offside rear lower rose joint creaking

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 34,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 31,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,301 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,301 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,114 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,598 miles

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL FROM ELECTRONICS PLUG

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,189 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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MM53 OBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBV, 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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MM53 OBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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