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AY53 EFB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 103,303 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 103,303 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 97,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 97,033 miles

Indicator switch faulty control stalk faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track rod end (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track rod end (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on control stalk faulty (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,194 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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AY53 EFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY53 EFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 EFB registered?

AY53 EFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 EFB safe to buy?

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