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RY53 LBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,819 miles

asvise slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,881 miles

advise slight play in nearside front tie bar joint

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm bush starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,656 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,824 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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RY53 LBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY53 LBZ, 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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RY53 LBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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