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CU53 VCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,972 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,731 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,505 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,172 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,752 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,067 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,064 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 Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Leak from transmission

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,877 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 VCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU53 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

CU53 VCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is CU53 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VCV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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