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TB53 TMB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB53 TMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 87,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also has damage to outer sidewall and is underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall and also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 87,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also has damage to outer sidewall and is underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall and also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 108,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,185 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40x17 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,920 miles

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Nov 2021 87,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,499 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 83,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake RBT Reading Only Just Meets Minimum Requirement

Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake RBT Reading Only Just Meets Minimum Requirement

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,511 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,074 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,101 miles

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

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

cuts in o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls - no cords exposed

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,778 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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TB53 TMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

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 TB53 TMB, 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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TB53 TMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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