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PH53 CBS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 CBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 123,613 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,693 miles

E/M/L ON

Fail 3 Jul 2015 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E/M/L ON

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,522 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,667 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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PH53 CBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PH53 CBS, 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 PH53 CBS registered?

PH53 CBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is PH53 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH53 CBS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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