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VX53 YSC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 79,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 77,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 77,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,089 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 10 Jan 2017 70,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,848 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,117 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)

multiple undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

multiple undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,544 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,543 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,327 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 20,327 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 YSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

VX53 YSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VX53 YSC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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