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EN53 HMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,690 mi
Last recorded159,690 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 159,690 miles

EML on dash

Engine oil leaks

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

Slight play / Movement from offside front suspension unit

Slight play from both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Sep 2017 159,644 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator / side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on dash

Engine oil leaks

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

Slight play / Movement from offside front suspension unit

Slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,714 miles

Drivers seatbelt frayed

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 141,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 141,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 132,531 miles

Chips to front screen

EML light on

both head light beam images very poor -close to excess-

Fail 16 Sep 2014 132,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Chips to front screen

EML light on

both head light beam images very poor -close to excess-

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 111,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 75,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,255 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

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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EN53 HMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN53 HMG, 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 EN53 HMG registered?

EN53 HMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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