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SJ53 HSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,121 mi
Last recorded129,121 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,984 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,362 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,102 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 126,101 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 121,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2016 109,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2015 103,293 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,799 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 101,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,040 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,282 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,380 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,899 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,893 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,283 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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SJ53 HSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 SJ53 HSX, 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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SJ53 HSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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