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SE53 EVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,835 mi
Last recorded133,835 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 EVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 133,835 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various corrosion areas -not excessive

Fail 14 Jan 2022 133,832 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp in-op, lamp filled with water.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake not releasing fully.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in zone B, Nearside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all inner wings have surface corrosoin

all rear suspension components corroded

inner wing covers fitted

rubbing noise from both rear wheels when rotated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 133,810 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all inner wings have surface corrosoin

all rear suspension components corroded

inner wing covers fitted

rubbing noise from both rear wheels when rotated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring top mounting seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot button seized has to be opened from inside car

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint seal burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system small leak at join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot button seized has to be opened from inside car

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,634 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 124,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall is cracked

all brake flexi hose ferruls slightly corroded

camber arm main bush -offside front -starting to split and perish

engine cover and under body trays fitted to vehicle -full inspection not possible

various corrosive areas on chassis -not excessive

Fail 6 Dec 2016 124,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall is cracked

all brake flexi hose ferruls slightly corroded

camber arm main bush -offside front -starting to split and perish

engine cover and under body trays fitted to vehicle -full inspection not possible

various corrosive areas on chassis -not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,630 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted to vehicle

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,412 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot handle is sticky

front lower suspension arm main bushes are starting to split

linkage for front level sensor is broken

rear heat shields loose

slight play in front lower balljoint camber arm

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,410 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot handle is sticky

front lower suspension arm main bushes are starting to split

linkage for front level sensor is broken

rear heat shields loose

slight play in front lower balljoint camber arm

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly and o/s bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside indicator side repeater lens cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 66,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,421 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,421 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,584 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,582 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges.

Gearbox leaking transmission fluid.

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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SE53 EVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE53 EVP, 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 SE53 EVP registered?

SE53 EVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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