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BU53 RAK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,649 mi
Last recorded65,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,983 miles

both rear tyres treads wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edges

bulb warning light on but all lights seam to be working

rear and nearside front seat belts not checked due to objects on seats

Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,983 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres treads wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edges

bulb warning light on but all lights seam to be working

rear and nearside front seat belts not checked due to objects on seats

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,262 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,375 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,110 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,679 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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BU53 RAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU53 RAK, 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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BU53 RAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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