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AP53 LVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,529 miles

advised engine plus under trays fitted obsuring view

advised nsr brake pip end started corroding

advised rear suspension bed is rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,771 miles

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised under trays fitted obsuring view

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,149 miles

advised engine cover fitted

advised undertray cover fitted obsuring view

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,445 miles

advised rear tyres worn edges

advised under trays fitted obsuring view

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,445 miles

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

advised rear tyres worn edges

advised under trays fitted obsuring view

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,237 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,744 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,944 miles

advised plastic covers fitted underside obsuring view

advised sill cover fitted obsuring viw

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,009 miles

advised both front tyres worn on edges

advised plastic cover fitted underside

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,197 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,812 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sudewalls not exposing cords

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,944 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,262 miles

advised rear tyre low

advised small cut in side wall nsf

Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,411 miles

advised nsf fog lamp inorative

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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AP53 LVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 LVE, 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 AP53 LVE registered?

AP53 LVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AP53 LVE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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