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CN53 VGE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,229 mi
Last recorded128,229 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 128,229 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2023 128,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,886 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both at limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,886 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both at limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,469 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective at deterioration limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust supports corroding

underside components corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2019 112,314 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excess damage to drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective at deterioration limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust supports corroding

underside components corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,239 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,438 miles

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,279 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,279 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,434 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,434 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,865 miles

high level brake light cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,817 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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CN53 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 CN53 VGE, 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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CN53 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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