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AY53 ZCT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,342 mi
Last recorded129,342 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 129,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 124,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,972 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,407 miles

strong advice ****** offside front windscreen but not effecting front view

Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

strong advice ****** offside front windscreen but not effecting front view

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,351 miles

both front tyre edge wearing out

both rear tyre centre tread low and close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2013 90,268 miles

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

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

both front tyre edge wearing out

both rear tyre centre tread low and close to legal limit

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,523 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 70,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,660 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 ZCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY53 ZCT, 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 AY53 ZCT registered?

AY53 ZCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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