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YW53 BNY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 89,080 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 82,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 81,395 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,993 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 76,933 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,963 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,667 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Thrust Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Thrust Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 59,739 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 6 Jul 2015 56,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,046 miles

nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,090 miles

slight cracking in all tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 15,792 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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YW53 BNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YW53 BNY, 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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YW53 BNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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