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KO53 FDU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,295 mi
Last recorded86,295 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two brake pipes running from front to back,disappear under plastic trays. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Park brake only just passed test,it would appear that the brakes require adjustment or repair.

Udertrays fitted limiting inspection.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,216 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front tyre outer bead wall has slight damage not exposing ply or cords

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,222 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front tyre outer bead wall has slight damage not exposing ply or cords

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,448 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,709 miles

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 12 Jan 2010 38,476 miles

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 29 Jan 2009 33,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,257 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 22,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KO53 FDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO53 FDU, 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 KO53 FDU registered?

KO53 FDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is KO53 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 FDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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