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VU53 GVK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

139,862 mi
Last recorded139,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 139,862 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake slightly low performance

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,250 miles

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 139,237 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 129,802 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,629 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to flexi hoses - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass has crack (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses - starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge has cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to flexi hoses - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses - starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,451 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,464 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2020 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,795 miles

both frt tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 77,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both frt tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 72,105 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,924 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,322 miles

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 60,322 miles

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

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,574 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,574 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,091 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 47,091 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,028 miles

Outer edges on both front tyres feathered & worn

Fail 19 Dec 2008 41,028 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Outer edges on both front tyres feathered & worn

Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW 3MM.N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW 2MM.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,251 miles

O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW 3MM.N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW 2MM.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,781 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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VU53 GVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VU53 GVK, 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 VU53 GVK registered?

VU53 GVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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