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LN53 FCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,246 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding OSR + NSR (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat lazy to adjust fore and aft

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

engine and underside covers obscuring components

n/s rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

parking brake padal anti-slip pad missing

parking brake pedal not fully releasing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat lazy to adjust fore and aft

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

engine and underside covers obscuring components

n/s front and rear tyres have cuts on outer side wall

parking brake padal anti-slip pad missing

parking brake pedal not fully releasing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s headlamp cleaning device lazy to operate

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,358 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake worning lamp indicate fault

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,406 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake worning lamp indicate fault

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts on outer walls

o/s/r coil spring weak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 45,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,701 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,234 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,015 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 FCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LN53 FCJ, 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 LN53 FCJ registered?

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

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