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HD53 HNC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,847 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,304 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,093 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 46,091 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,723 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 24,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 11,330 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 9,056 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 9,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 7,481 miles

rear springs corroded at bases

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 1 Dec 2010 6,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 4,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 3,916 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 3,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 3,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 2,298 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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HD53 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HD53 HNC, 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 HD53 HNC registered?

HD53 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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