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WD53 AZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,334 mi
Last recorded147,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 AZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 146,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 145,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 145,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,175 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover, under tray and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 130,095 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

one of number plate light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2020 130,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

one of number plate light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,749 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,749 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,276 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket snaped

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,850 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,139 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,635 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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WD53 AZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD53 AZJ, 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 WD53 AZJ registered?

WD53 AZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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