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RA53 ZKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,580 mi
Last recorded130,580 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 130,580 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 130,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 191,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,713 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,713 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 100,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2017 90,188 miles

NS REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 3 May 2017 90,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 May 2016 85,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 81,141 miles

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

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r wheels slight flat spot to rim

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,978 miles

indicator stalk intermittent fault

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,125 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,134 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front wheels have light play

Fail 7 Jul 2010 64,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front wheels have light play

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,309 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)

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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RA53 ZKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 RA53 ZKN, 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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RA53 ZKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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