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LM53 LBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2018 80,476 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre plus both edges worn ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint plus inner large bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre plus both edges worn ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,297 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but still secure.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front OSF lower arm bush deteriorated, but has no play at present time.

Offside Front Offside front wing has accident damage.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but still secure.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front OSF lower arm bush deteriorated, but has no play at present time.

Offside Front Offside front wing has accident damage.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,773 miles

Front number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

front number plate

Fail 19 Feb 2015 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

front number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,813 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front bumper damage

offside front wing and bumper damage

Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,813 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper damage

offside front wing and bumper damage

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 58,860 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,634 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,150 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,413 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 34,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,226 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 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LM53 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

LM53 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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