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PF53 PLO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,597 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,326 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,614 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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PF53 PLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF53 PLO, 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 PF53 PLO registered?

PF53 PLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is PF53 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 PLO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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