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KT53 KDF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,331 mi
Last recorded151,331 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 KDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 151,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 143,634 miles

Front tyres starting to crack and perish

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 143,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to crack and perish

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 140,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 129,131 miles

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 5 Jul 2014 116,372 miles

wear in front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.also inner rack joints,

Fail 28 Jun 2014 116,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.also inner rack joints,

Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 104,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 95,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 86,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 74,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,904 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,274 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge.

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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KT53 KDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT53 KDF, 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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KT53 KDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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