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CW53 LME

2004 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clc62,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 96,792 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 91,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,127 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

plastic under trays fitted all under vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Dec 2018 86,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

plastic under trays fitted all under vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,490 miles

undertrays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,538 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,377 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,587 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clc?

Based on 189,282 MOT tests across 11,249 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,686
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
11,249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,957
coil spring broken 1,908
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CW53 LME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 62,615 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 Clc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,957 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW53 LME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clc typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CW53 LME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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