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DF53 OJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,534 mi
Last recorded113,534 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end gaiter perished.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

engine cover & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

slight blow from exhaust & 2 of clamps corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,169 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,981 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,377 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 52,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,376 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on otter edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 43,376 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on otter edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,383 miles

all four tyres outer side walls cracking due to weather damage

nearside front tyre side wall damaged but no cords showing

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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DF53 OJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DF53 OJW, 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 DF53 OJW registered?

DF53 OJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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