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AD53 MXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 126,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty o/s stops after 3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,278 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 116,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,215 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses are slightly perished

exhaust system is rusty in places

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 11 May 2016 97,147 miles

o/s/ r tyre approx 3MM

Fail 9 May 2016 97,147 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/ r tyre approx 3MM

Pass 2 May 2015 91,431 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT ,ON FRONT SUSPENSION.

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TRACK ROD END.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,684 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 83,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,411 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,112 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,241 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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AD53 MXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD53 MXJ, 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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AD53 MXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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