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NY53 LFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 111,902 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 111,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 109,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 106,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,059 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,055 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,989 miles

heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,346 miles

heat shield insecure rear

n/s/r tyre side wall suspect may have been run flat

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield insecure rear

n/s/r tyre side wall suspect may have been run flat

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e/s/p light on dash

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e/s/p light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,574 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre running of badly on outside edge also has small cut to side wall no cords exposed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre running off on outside edge advise tracking

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,903 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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NY53 LFD 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 NY53 LFD, 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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NY53 LFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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