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BT53 YWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,207 mi
Last recorded136,207 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,207 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 130,748 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,382 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 124,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in multiple places

Fail 20 Apr 2015 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in multiple places

Pass 19 May 2014 119,199 miles

All tyres have minor damage to side walls

Front tyres splitting on inner side walls

Fail 14 May 2014 119,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All tyres have minor damage to side walls

Front tyres splitting on inner side walls

Pass 17 May 2013 116,326 miles

both front tyres have cuts in tyre

Fail 16 May 2013 116,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres have cuts in tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 110,668 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,054 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 79,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,604 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 YWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 BT53 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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