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LN53 ABF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,354 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened adjoining suspension components corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint of rear most arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor pivot seized and bracket broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated, both front hangers corroded off, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot of front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened adjoining suspension components corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning showing on dash for nearside rear position lamp although lamp currently operational

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,326 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, front hangers corroded/splitting, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,324 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated, front hangers corroded/splitting, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,926 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, front hangers corroded/splitting, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 91,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated, front hangers corroded/splitting, centre silencer flanges and ends corroded.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,003 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated with grease on top of corrosion within wheel arch area and corroded above fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated with grease on top of corrosion within wheel arch area and corroded above fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,538 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 75,538 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,817 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,815 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only pedal wont hold down (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,721 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake pedal ati-slip rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,950 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 60,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,507 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,363 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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LN53 ABF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN53 ABF, 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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LN53 ABF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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