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HT53 JJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,993 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

Fail 15 Jan 2018 112,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,748 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,138 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 110,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,674 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,837 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

washers poor starting to block

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,837 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

off side front seat belt button missing

washers poor starting to block

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,776 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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HT53 JJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT53 JJX, 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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HT53 JJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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