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RN53 RDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 RDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 144,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,514 miles

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

n/s/r wheel has snow tyre on it

Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 107,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,047 miles

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

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

nearside tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 85,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,862 miles

both front castor bushes cracked

front no plate badly cracked

jacking rubber missing offside rear

nearside rear tyre low

side wall damage nearside front tyres

stone chip windscreen

underneath wet

undertrays fitted

water damage rear no plate

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,603 miles

Front 'no' plate cracked/rear discloured.

Front discs low.

Front tyres bald on outer edges.

Missing o/s/r jacking bunge.

Rear brakes low.

Small stone chips in screen.

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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RN53 RDZ 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 81.8%.

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 RN53 RDZ, 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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RN53 RDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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