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SP53 KND

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,683 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,012 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 61,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 58,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,127 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,430 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2020 57,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front discs corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 41,688 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Expired tax disc on display

Front and front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front anti-roll bar link rod boots perished and splitting

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Rear brake pads worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes lightly perished

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns slightly fogged

Rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 38,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes lightly perished

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns slightly fogged

Rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2011 34,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,519 miles

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

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,935 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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SP53 KND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 SP53 KND, 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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What year was SP53 KND registered?

SP53 KND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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