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OV53 LNF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,419 mi
Last recorded162,419 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 148,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 148,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 138,363 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2012 127,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges tracking?

n/s/r tyre cut in tread not down to cords

Pass 11 Nov 2011 121,950 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 22 Oct 2010 115,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,807 miles

park brake low efficency on osr wheel

Pass 3 May 2007 72,180 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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OV53 LNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV53 LNF, 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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OV53 LNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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