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EN53 LCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 133,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 133,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,508 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both -lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 124,508 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both -lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,122 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,879 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,879 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,923 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls and within tread. 205/55/016

Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,923 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on sidewalls and within tread. 205/55/016

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,945 miles

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

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

exhaust mount missing, but system still supported

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,249 miles

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

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

advise having tracking adjusted with new front tyres to get better tyre wear

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,302 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,495 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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EN53 LCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

EN53 LCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is EN53 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 LCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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