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GK53 LZB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail and screw in the tread and heavily worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail and screw in the tread and heavily worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working

o/s/f head light slightly perished.o/s/f sidelight slightly perished,both may improving if polishing

o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall very perished and wearing worn,may require to attention

o/s/r tyre perished and tread depth on 2mm,may require to attention

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,610 miles

3rd stop light light not working

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance may improving if polishing (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if poilshing (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 110,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

3rd stop light light not working

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance may improving if polishing (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if poilshing (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,692 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,692 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,515 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,661 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriated

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriated

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,642 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,778 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,367 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 55,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,017 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 LZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

GK53 LZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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