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AX53 PBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,830 mi
Last recorded129,830 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 129,830 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 129,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 115,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,749 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,185 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 22,117 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 16,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,985 miles

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

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

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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AX53 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX53 PBY, 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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AX53 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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