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EF53 HKO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,500 mi
Last recorded145,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 145,500 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Jan 2023 145,356 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre > rear exhaust silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 123,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 20 Jul 2020 123,911 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 30 Jun 2020 123,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated but currently still gives a adequate view to the rear advise replacement soon. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,282 miles

N/S/F brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but currently still gives a adequate view to the rear( advise replacement soon)

O/S/R tyre wearing uneven across tread ( tread at 3mm 245/40zr 17 95y)

boot release handle sticking/worn

chips in windscreen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,792 miles

O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but still gibes a adequate view to the rear

both front indicator starting to show white light

minor perishing in N/S/R tyre

parking brake mech slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tailgate release handle sticking advise maintenance

Fail 15 Mar 2018 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.A.1c)

O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but still gibes a adequate view to the rear

both front indicator starting to show white light

minor perishing in N/S/R tyre

parking brake mech slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tailgate release handle sticking advise maintenance

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,352 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,352 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,764 miles

O/S mirror has damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads are low 3-4 mm

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,764 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S mirror has damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads are low 3-4 mm

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,989 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,989 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,425 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,869 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,543 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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EF53 HKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF53 HKO, 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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EF53 HKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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