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LF53 OFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Handbrake slow

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undercovers fitted front to rear and sill protectors fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake slow

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undercovers fitted front to rear and sill protectors fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,396 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 83,389 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,825 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,204 miles

235/35/19 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,960 miles

235/35/19 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,960 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

235/35/19 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,812 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1a)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,831 miles

235/35/19 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED AND DETERIORATED

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

235/35/19 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED AND DETERIORATED

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,876 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,014 miles

235/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED AND ON LIMIT

245/35/19 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED AND ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,804 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly.

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,804 miles

Offside front tyre worn unevenly.

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,274 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,376 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,682 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,293 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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LF53 OFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF53 OFV, 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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LF53 OFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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