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AX53 BXR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 52,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,881 miles

Exhaust mounting defective O/S center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dimming liquid has leaked and slightly disscoloured mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective O/S center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dimming liquid has leaked and slightly disscoloured mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective gear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,371 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 41,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,172 miles

Nearside Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,087 miles

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

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

play in both steering rack inner joints.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

play in both steering rack inner joints.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,231 miles

front exhaust bracket requires welding

n/s/f lower arm front inner bush deteriorating,advise replaceing

very slight play n/s/f inner rack arm joint

Fail 6 Aug 2014 29,231 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust bracket requires welding

n/s/f lower arm front inner bush deteriorating,advise replaceing

very slight play n/s/f inner rack arm joint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,269 miles

(5) Front brake discs corroded slightly.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 24,267 miles

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

(5) Front brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 16,773 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,399 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW! - topped up

Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 8,442 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,784 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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AX53 BXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX53 BXR, 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 AX53 BXR registered?

AX53 BXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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