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PG53 OTC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 136,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 110,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,718 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,962 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 58,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,799 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,022 miles

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cord

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,888 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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PG53 OTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PG53 OTC, 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 PG53 OTC registered?

PG53 OTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is PG53 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 OTC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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