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EN53 OCL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,733 mi
Last recorded151,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 151,733 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side front no image need to be cleaned or replaced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front hoses lightly perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear hoses lightly perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive should investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield partcialy insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,240 miles

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

Nearside Front door unlocks intermittently

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 141,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door unlocks intermittently

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 128,915 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,286 miles

bulb and battery warning lamp 'on' but all lamps working

centre exhaust mount rusted and broken

Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,619 miles

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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 OCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN53 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

EN53 OCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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