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AO53 MKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,140 mi
Last recorded122,140 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,140 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,244 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,986 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,708 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,206 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,479 miles

both front tyre treads wearing at edges

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

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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AO53 MKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO53 MKX, 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 AO53 MKX registered?

AO53 MKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 MKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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