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CK53 ZCY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,964 mi
Last recorded128,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 128,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,749 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 101,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 101,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,524 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,444 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 69,161 miles

Unable to fully inspect sills and vehicle underside due to covers.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,942 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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CK53 ZCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK53 ZCY, 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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CK53 ZCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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