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RG53 TAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 TAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 104,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,132 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers corroded (Front To Mid section) but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Undertrays Fitted obscuring viewing.

Nearside Rear Parking Brake just met required standard.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot Pedal Travel Slightly Excessive, Just Met Required Performance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket Hid Fitted. No Beam Pattern showing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket Hid Fitted. No Beam Pattern showing (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers corroded (Front To Mid section) but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Undertrays Fitted obscuring viewing.

Nearside Rear Parking Brake just met required standard.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot Pedal Travel Slightly Excessive, Just Met Required Performance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes greased slight corrosion visible

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,230 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes greased slight corrosion visible

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2021 84,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 62,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,014 miles

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

advise nsr tyre soft

Fail 6 May 2013 60,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise nsr tyre soft

Pass 4 May 2012 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise center exhaust hanger missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,946 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and both have small cuts in sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger door mirror glass cracked.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges and both have small cuts in sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger door mirror glass cracked.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,523 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RG53 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG53 TAF, 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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RG53 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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