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MW53 OGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,440 mi
Last recorded149,440 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,440 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 14 Sep 2020 139,390 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive transmission

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,600 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 132,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,532 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 121,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread not visible over centre 3/4 band, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,695 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,803 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 18 Sep 2013 97,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,586 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,574 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,012 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,300 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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MW53 OGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW53 OGG, 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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MW53 OGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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