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RX53 MZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,846 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,040 miles

under-trays & engine covers

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays & engine covers

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,850 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,045 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,024 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,253 miles

rear exhaust brkt heavily corroded exhaust still secure

unable to fully chk underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 60,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust brkt heavily corroded exhaust still secure

unable to fully chk underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,343 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Front pads approx 75% worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a small crack on inner wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of scuffing,indicating that tyre was run flat at some stage.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,343 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Front pads approx 75% worn

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

Nearside rear tyre has a small crack on inner wall

Offside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of scuffing,indicating that tyre was run flat at some stage.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,703 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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RX53 MZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RX53 MZW, 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 RX53 MZW registered?

RX53 MZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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