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LM53 JXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 140,342 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 140,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,783 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,156 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush steel track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 111,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,263 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 105,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,934 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 19 Jan 2009 64,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,052 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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LM53 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM53 JXB, 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 LM53 JXB registered?

LM53 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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