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BP53 KSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,067 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 119,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 108,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner tyre has small cuts on sidewall

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front discs badly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,825 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,505 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 KSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KSX, 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 BP53 KSX registered?

BP53 KSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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