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KW53 YLA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,156 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,869 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,822 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 31,822 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,436 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)

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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KW53 YLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW53 YLA, 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 KW53 YLA registered?

KW53 YLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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