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CJ53 TEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,208 mi
Last recorded197,208 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 197,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 197,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 174,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket corroded

o/s door mirror glass dis colured

Pass 8 Feb 2014 174,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket corroded

o/s door mirror glass dis colured

Pass 7 Feb 2013 166,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 166,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 146,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 146,077 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,151 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,588 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 24,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,453 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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CJ53 TEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CJ53 TEO, 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 CJ53 TEO registered?

CJ53 TEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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