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LB53 TZK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,050 mi
Last recorded173,050 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 TZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 173,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just passed minimum required efficiency

Fail 12 Feb 2019 173,050 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just passed minimum required efficiency

Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,657 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 149,076 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 149,076 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 139,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,988 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 29 Nov 2013 124,878 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,591 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 120,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,786 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing ( lip on edges )

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front top windscreen stone chipped outside swept area

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 84,535 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 84,535 miles

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

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

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 TZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB53 TZK, 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 TZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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