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CX53 KUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,914 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 105,089 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing, Worn & Nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,909 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 81,443 miles

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

handbrake release lever worn.

Fail 4 May 2018 81,433 miles

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

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm remaining tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

handbrake release lever worn.

Pass 9 May 2017 74,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,569 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,569 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

s.r.s. light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/a front seat belt slow to return

s.r.s. light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 57,637 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/a front seat belt slow to return

s.r.s. light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,094 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,094 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,334 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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CX53 KUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX53 KUW, 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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CX53 KUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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