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ST53 YZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,059 mi
Last recorded61,059 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,059 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,665 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 49,656 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 49,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear ( has been greased ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Quite a bit of corrosion at rear suspension components

Fail 12 May 2017 49,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure bar has moved across to Nearside and fouls on Nearside suspension arm and Offside inner wing when on lock (2.4.G.1)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear ( has been greased ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Quite a bit of corrosion at rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,997 miles

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 May 2016 48,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear system hangers corroded off (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp split through (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear hub bearings not tested due to binding brakes

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake pads look worn thin

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate and becoming insecure.

Headlamp washers not working.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate and becoming insecure.

Headlamp washers not working.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,908 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,809 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,782 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 28,777 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,656 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2007 18,262 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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ST53 YZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST53 YZW, 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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ST53 YZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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