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AF53 PYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,783 mi
Last recorded5,783 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 5,783 miles

Front Both tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 5,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 5,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.9 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 3,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 1,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front to rear brake pipes corroded from above fuel tank to rear hoses

Fail 20 Nov 2019 1,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front to rear brake pipes corroded from above fuel tank to rear hoses

Pass 8 Oct 2018 8,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016
Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,204 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,196 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 94,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,444 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,571 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing low outer edge

undertrays fitted (some items not visible)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low outer edge

undertrays fitted (some items not visible)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,891 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AF53 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

AF53 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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