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MM53 RYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,497 mi
Last recorded142,497 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,497 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms & subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 138,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rubber mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rubber mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,340 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 129,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 127,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 124,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,258 miles

under body,engine and offside and nearside outer sill trim covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,201 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 100,443 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,190 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,782 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,154 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 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM53 RYC registered?

MM53 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is MM53 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 RYC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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