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GK53 LVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,218 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 May 2012 79,711 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,609 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,648 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,602 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,693 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 51,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,522 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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GK53 LVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GK53 LVC, 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 GK53 LVC registered?

GK53 LVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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