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HX53 DYT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,893 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged taped over no sharp edges protruding

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,114 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2014 71,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 71,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 42,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 7 Apr 2008 37,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,106 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 18,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HX53 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HX53 DYT, 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 HX53 DYT registered?

HX53 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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