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HF53 RUY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,774 mi
Last recorded138,774 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction outside swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,937 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,866 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,866 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,153 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,516 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 18 Jan 2007 17,850 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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HF53 RUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 RUY, 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 HF53 RUY registered?

HF53 RUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is HF53 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 RUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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