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KB53 HYM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,669 mi
Last recorded122,669 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 115,677 miles

both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated slightly...

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,216 miles

Front both anti roll bar links boots deteriorated slightly..

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres approx 2mm on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,084 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,037 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 47,161 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,342 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)

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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KB53 HYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KB53 HYM, 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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KB53 HYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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