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KP53 OEU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

77,107 mi
Last recorded77,107 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,107 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 68,814 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,080 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 58,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread wear remaining and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,043 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread wear remaining and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,424 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,512 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,677 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,184 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 38,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,751 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,363 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,363 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,215 miles

front seat belts meet min req. but very slow to retract

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,325 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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KP53 OEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KP53 OEU, 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 KP53 OEU registered?

KP53 OEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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