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FX53 OKF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear centre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear centre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,370 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,978 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,605 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 37,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,822 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,960 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 11,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FX53 OKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 FX53 OKF, 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 FX53 OKF registered?

FX53 OKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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