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CU53 SFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,371 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 109,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 99,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,445 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,973 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,613 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,441 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,675 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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CU53 SFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU53 SFX, 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 CU53 SFX registered?

CU53 SFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is CU53 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 SFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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