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AF53 PXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,665 mi
Last recorded151,665 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,665 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 151,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 148,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 145,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 141,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 136,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 128,273 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,133 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 105,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 89,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,771 miles

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

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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AF53 PXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 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 AF53 PXP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 PXP registered?

AF53 PXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 PXP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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