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PJ53 YWP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,630 mi
Last recorded162,630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 162,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 134,140 miles

BOOT FULL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 134,109 miles

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

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

BOOT FULL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 130,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

naerside front anti roll bar linkage boots split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,753 miles

front brake disc worn pads low

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 98,666 miles

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

front brake disc worn pads low

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,023 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 57,351 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,140 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ53 YWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ53 YWP, 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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PJ53 YWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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