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SW53 FMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 125,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

one wheel bolt missing from each road wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2023 125,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

one wheel bolt missing from each road wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,988 miles

NEARSIDE BODY SUPPORT INSECURE

Fail 18 Sep 2018 110,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

NEARSIDE BODY SUPPORT INSECURE

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,897 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,900 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe mount broken but still supported

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,900 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe mount broken but still supported

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,066 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,811 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake relese borderline pass

rear brakes seem very close to minimum thickness benfit given to prsenter must be checked very soon

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 26,342 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 26,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 20,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,094 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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SW53 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SW53 FMG, 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 SW53 FMG registered?

SW53 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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