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KC53 WUM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,879 mi
Last recorded127,879 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 127,873 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 84,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,989 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE 205/55/16V

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

STEERING COLUMN KNOCKY

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE 205/55/16V

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

STEERING COLUMN KNOCKY

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,370 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,370 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front castor bushes perished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,840 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front castor bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,162 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm . Front tyres worn low on edges .

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,270 miles

cut in n earside rear tyre, cords not showing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,300 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 WUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 KC53 WUM, 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 KC53 WUM registered?

KC53 WUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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