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KH53 WZE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 WZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 163,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 93,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,083 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 85,883 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,672 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 May 2018 80,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 68,621 miles

Rear exhaust hanger adrift but system still secure

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2016 68,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger adrift but system still secure

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,789 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,480 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,202 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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KH53 WZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH53 WZE, 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 KH53 WZE registered?

KH53 WZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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