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BL53 ZHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,379 mi
Last recorded156,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 135,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,770 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 127,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,817 miles

check engine & glow plug warning lamps on

front tyre size 205/55/16 & rear tyre size 205/50/16

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,836 miles

evidence of heavy fuel leak under vehicle advise further investigation.

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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BL53 ZHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL53 ZHN, 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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BL53 ZHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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