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YJ53 CHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,941 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,454 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,981 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,353 miles

Front Suspension Castor Arm Bushes Splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,068 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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YJ53 CHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ53 CHW, 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 YJ53 CHW registered?

YJ53 CHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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