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LC53 RXK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,720 mi
Last recorded56,720 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges 22545R1791w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24540RZR1791Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2015 52,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 52,325 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 45,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,365 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,365 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 May 2011 34,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 29,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,430 miles

Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rear light pint black lights

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,094 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 11,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 11,991 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread and front tyres wearing uneven

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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LC53 RXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LC53 RXK, 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 LC53 RXK registered?

LC53 RXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is LC53 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 RXK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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