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OX53 CHO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,462 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 115,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,460 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,515 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 102,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 91,291 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,133 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,032 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,847 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front /225/45/zr17 /91y michelin

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode on inner surfaces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear/ 245/45/zr17 91y

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front /225/45/zr17 /91y michelin

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode on inner surfaces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear/ 245/45/zr17 91y

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,844 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE STEARING RACK END

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,026 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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OX53 CHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 OX53 CHO, 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 CHO registered?

OX53 CHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is OX53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 CHO 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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