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VX53 YLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,762 mi
Last recorded150,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 150,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 140,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 138,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,015 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,682 miles

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,932 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,063 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,357 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,532 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,712 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 72,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,148 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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VX53 YLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX53 YLP, 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 VX53 YLP registered?

VX53 YLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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