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XH53 YNS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH53 YNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,660 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2025 135,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,139 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,456 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,712 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 79,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 48,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,610 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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XH53 YNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XH53 YNS, 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 XH53 YNS registered?

XH53 YNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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