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AF53 PZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 145,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern image misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is slightly misted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,318 miles

nearside front and offside front front suspension arm inner bushes slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,712 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

drivers seat belt very slow to retract just acceptable

Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

drivers seat belt very slow to retract just acceptable

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,989 miles

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint recommend replacement.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint recommend replacement.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,866 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 92,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,906 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounting Poor Condition

Fail 18 Mar 2015 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Poor Condition

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,595 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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 22 Dec 2008 64,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,435 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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AF53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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