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LX53 YHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp repaired

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,759 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 127,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 125,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,430 miles

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,227 miles

rear brake pads look wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,372 miles

rear brake pads look wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,900 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,924 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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LX53 YHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LX53 YHR, 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 LX53 YHR registered?

LX53 YHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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