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MM53 RXU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,220 mi
Last recorded128,220 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 128,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,945 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 122,934 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 115,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,923 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 87,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,943 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,436 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,159 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2012 68,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,793 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,967 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 RXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

MM53 RXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is MM53 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 RXU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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