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OE53 ZLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,719 mi
Last recorded88,719 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 88,719 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 88,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper broken

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut not to cords

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel, has centre cap missing

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens (1.4.A.2e)

cover on underside and on engine

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 9 Dec 2015 78,790 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper broken

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut not to cords

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel, has centre cap missing

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens (1.4.A.2e)

cover on underside and on engine

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, no tread outside central three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre, sidewall cut not to cords

cover on engine and on underside

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,370 miles

damage noted to rear bumper

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre tread badly perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

sticky operation on indicator stalk

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to fuel filler flap

Slight damage to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,556 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to fuel filler flap

Slight damage to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,442 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,694 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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OE53 ZLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 ZLZ registered?

OE53 ZLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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