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YM53 OJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,887 mi
Last recorded205,887 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 205,887 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 205,887 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 192,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 179,765 miles

brake light indicates fault

Fail 8 Nov 2017 179,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in limit (4.1.E.1)

brake light indicates fault

Pass 21 Nov 2016 162,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 148,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 148,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,072 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 7 Oct 2014 137,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 125,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in screen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 101,754 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 81,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 69,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,068 miles

n/s/r tyre below 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2008 51,671 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre below 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,786 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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YM53 OJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YM53 OJV, 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 YM53 OJV registered?

YM53 OJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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