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YC53 KAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,782 miles

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

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

parking brake close to end of its travel when applied

osf tyre has a cut in side wall over 25mm but not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

parking brake close to end of its travel when applied

osf tyre has a cut in side wall over 25mm but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,865 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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YC53 KAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC53 KAB, 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 YC53 KAB registered?

YC53 KAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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