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LM53 MZE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 MZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 123,906 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sidse (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 118,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side position lamps working very dim.

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plus cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn d bush for anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near and offside above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,962 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,778 miles

puncture in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 97,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,871 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,861 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,034 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,962 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,611 miles

cuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,352 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,076 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 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

LM53 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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