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CV53 JFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear General Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,363 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front 205/55r16 rear 225/50r16

under body panels fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,320 miles

205/55R 16 FRONT 225/50R 16 REAR

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER BODY PANELS FITTED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

205/55R 16 FRONT 225/50R 16 REAR

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER BODY PANELS FITTED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,998 miles

F 205/55/16 R 225/50/16

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,978 miles

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

F 205/55/16 R 225/50/16

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,655 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,558 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,597 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,470 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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CV53 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol 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 CV53 JFJ, 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 CV53 JFJ registered?

CV53 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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