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OX53 BVY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,874 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 72,874 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,925 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,249 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low & cracking/perishing

engine covers,under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,698 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,930 miles

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,250 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,191 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 4 Feb 2012 52,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,445 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,415 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,173 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 22,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,182 miles

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

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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OX53 BVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OX53 BVY, 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 OX53 BVY registered?

OX53 BVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is OX53 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 BVY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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