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BT53 CYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

279,621 mi
Last recorded279,621 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 279,621 miles

play in n/s/f inner rack end

Fail 5 Dec 2016 279,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

play in n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 10 Dec 2015 264,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 248,612 miles

advise exhaust centre joint loose

advise play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2013 231,353 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPE CLIP MISSING

advise play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Fail 5 Dec 2013 230,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres on limit

advise play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 17 Dec 2012 214,701 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 214,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 192,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 168,599 miles

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

advise slight damage front no plate

Fail 20 Dec 2010 168,592 miles

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

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

advise slight damage front no plate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,592 miles

Boot found full difficult to carry out full exam,

Both rear tyres are on the limits of wear.

Small damage at windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,076 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to deterioate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,201 miles

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 24 Nov 2006 70,127 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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BT53 CYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT53 CYA, 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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BT53 CYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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