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BP53 KSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers on underside covering brake and fuel lines

Fail 10 Feb 2020 72,642 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers on underside covering brake and fuel lines

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,016 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,204 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension bush thumping under load

some rust in brake pipes,unable to see all pipes

unable to fully see rear brake pads. headlights slightly fogged/tarnished causing slightly fuzzy images

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,324 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,170 miles

both front track control arm bushes slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,170 miles

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

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

both front track control arm bushes slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,134 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to o/s/r

front brake discs showing slight corrosion corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,341 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake wear warning light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,863 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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BP53 KSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP53 KSE, 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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BP53 KSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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