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SE53 KWY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,100 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,877 miles

General corrosion of suspension conponents

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

Some tarnishing of both front headlamps

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,759 miles

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

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

General corrosion of suspension conponents

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

Some tarnishing of both front headlamps

Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front McPherson strut corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

rear suspension componentscorroded

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,363 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on inner and outer sidewalls

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 56,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust (cat) deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,999 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2011 45,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,370 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 23,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,513 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 KWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KWY, 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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SE53 KWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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