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PL53 JKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,498 mi
Last recorded86,498 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,498 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,951 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,951 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from automatic transmission area

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 68,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from automatic transmission area

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 65,213 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 44,139 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,391 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,256 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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PL53 JKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL53 JKJ, 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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PL53 JKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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