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KC53 WUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,740 mi
Last recorded158,740 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 158,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 1 May 2018 158,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking off fuel filter (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 158,725 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 158,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 156,734 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 153,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,564 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 133,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 133,548 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS Light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,371 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 122,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,942 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,696 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,158 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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KC53 WUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KC53 WUJ, 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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KC53 WUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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