MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil temp cannot be measured
slight "knock" from front apparent on test drive, but no obvious fault found
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil temp cannot be measured
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s & o/s front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn & lipped
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
advise offside rear tyre wear
advise rear exhaust box
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre wearing on outer edges borderline !!!
wear to nearside rear tyre
wear to offside rear tyre on edges ,
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 MHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FM53 MHF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM53 MHF?
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What year was FM53 MHF registered?
FM53 MHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 February 2004.
Is FM53 MHF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 MHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM53 MHF have outstanding finance?
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