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VX53 ZSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,896 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 119,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm ball joint worn and bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamp lenses opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 114,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to excess, cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 108,113 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 102,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on suspension arm - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 91,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 68,423 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 58,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,042 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perishing.

Nearside rear outer tyre wall perishing.

Offside front tyre slightly perishing.

Offside rear outer tyre wall perishing.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,589 miles

near side rear tyre has cut but not to cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 15,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

VX53 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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