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VA53 EPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,415 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 84,180 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,414 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 66,414 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,482 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,420 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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VA53 EPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VA53 EPL, 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 VA53 EPL registered?

VA53 EPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is VA53 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 EPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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