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LB53 UAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,687 mi
Last recorded168,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 168,687 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff corroded.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 163,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 163,040 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 163,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread and has 3.00 mm tread remaining

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

parking brake pedal rubber is missing

Fail 1 Feb 2019 156,614 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread and has 3.00 mm tread remaining

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

parking brake pedal rubber is missing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,905 miles

Rear exhaust silencer front support bracket broken away from exhaust

engine management light on dash

right position lamp warning on dash but both rear tail lamps working

Pass 3 Feb 2017 139,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 139,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,215 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,161 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,808 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,144 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,051 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,341 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,040 miles

both front tyres, treads low at edges.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,040 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres, treads low at edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 36,694 miles

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

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 UAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This 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 UAN, 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 LB53 UAN registered?

LB53 UAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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