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LB53 UPW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,541 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,190 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,308 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,615 miles

slight cracking both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2010 40,615 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight cracking both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,016 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UPW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

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