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LK53 MXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,397 mi
Last recorded137,397 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 137,397 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2023 132,213 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 6 May 2023 132,213 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2023 132,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,448 miles

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

Rear Underbody general corrossion

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,340 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,045 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 120,116 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 102,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,382 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 88,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 88,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,671 miles

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

crack in front registration plate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,998 miles

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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LK53 MXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 LK53 MXJ, 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 LK53 MXJ registered?

LK53 MXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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