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VE53 OHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,928 miles

nearside rear shock absorber weak operation!

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms outer ball joint covers slight damage!

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slight deterioration.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly near to hose joints.

offside front tyre wearing outer edge!

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,919 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear shock absorber weak operation!

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms outer ball joint covers slight damage!

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slight deterioration.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly near to hose joints.

offside front tyre wearing outer edge!

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,617 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,280 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,275 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 66,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,758 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,669 miles

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)

both front tyre edges worn.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,738 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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VE53 OHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE53 OHW, 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 VE53 OHW registered?

VE53 OHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is VE53 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OHW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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