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MB53 JMS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 JMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,096 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 58,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,372 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 17,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 14,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,518 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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MB53 JMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MB53 JMS, 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 MB53 JMS registered?

MB53 JMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is MB53 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB53 JMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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