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VX53 WZK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,609 mi
Last recorded142,609 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 142,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 135,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower rear subframe and suspension attachment protected with under seal

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,806 miles

under tray obscuring view of all components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,678 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Pass 25 May 2018 117,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,461 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)

Fail 31 May 2017 115,461 miles

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

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

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

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)

offside rear brake disc scored

rear sub frame corroding at mounting points

Pass 27 May 2016 107,445 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 25 May 2016 107,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 21 May 2014 91,740 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2014 91,740 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,340 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)

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 1 Jun 2012 78,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,076 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,806 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,777 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,635 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,769 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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VX53 WZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 WZK, 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 VX53 WZK registered?

VX53 WZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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