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LB53 LYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (Very strong advise) (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,592 miles

Offside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW +TRACKING WEAR

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,592 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW +TRACKING WEAR

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,682 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

rear tyres on wear indicators replacement recomended

Fail 22 Jan 2016 66,682 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn low

rear tyres on wear indicators replacement recomended

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

signs of leak GEARBOX AREA

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,110 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 15,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,393 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 8,393 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LB53 LYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LB53 LYF, 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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LB53 LYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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