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GK53 OCW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 149,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 138,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 133,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slow increase 28% difference

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 133,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDELIGHTS NOT WORKING < SUBSTITUTE ON (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDELIGHTS NOT WORKING > SUBSTITUTE LIGHT ON (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slow increase 28% difference

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 133,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,133 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,959 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front ytre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,959 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front ytre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,715 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 73,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,151 miles

Plastic covers covering N/S & O/S floor/chassis areas.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,874 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 OCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 GK53 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

GK53 OCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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