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KS53 ZFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,980 mi
Last recorded194,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 ZFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 194,980 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 194,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 190,936 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 169,805 miles

Offside oilleak

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 169,143 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside oilleak

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,274 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 108,274 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,804 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f suspension arm bush perishing

slight movement in both front upper strut attachments

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 97,388 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,814 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 93,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,526 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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KS53 ZFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS53 ZFE, 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 KS53 ZFE registered?

KS53 ZFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is KS53 ZFE safe to buy?

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