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RY53 LBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,754 mi
Last recorded150,754 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 150,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 139,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 136,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,968 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 28 May 2018 115,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,568 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,205 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 7 May 2015 105,432 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outter edge showing wear

Pass 23 May 2014 103,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 103,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 101,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 92,228 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,975 miles

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 63,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,371 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,832 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RY53 LBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY53 LBN, 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 RY53 LBN registered?

RY53 LBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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