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OW53 AKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,123 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,123 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,910 miles

edges worn on front tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,957 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,471 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,513 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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OW53 AKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OW53 AKN, 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 OW53 AKN registered?

OW53 AKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is OW53 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AKN shows 16 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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