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LM53 UZK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,368 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak(possible oil cooler failing)

Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,025 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 130,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,580 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,375 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 126,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,016 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,343 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 112,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,344 miles

rear tyres have small crack

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,277 miles

Both front tyres have extensive cracks in tread.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,871 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 26 Sep 2009 59,674 miles

Centre stoplamp dim

Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stoplamp dim

Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,951 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 UZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

LM53 UZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LM53 UZK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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