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CU53 OGC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,499 mi
Last recorded211,499 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 211,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower bush visual signs of wear

Offside Rear Wheel dragging slightly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 211,498 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower bush visual signs of wear

Offside Rear Wheel dragging slightly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 200,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusty and covererd in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 200,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusty and covererd in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 184,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2014 170,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 150,651 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,591 miles

nearside front spring tail missing but not dislocated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 117,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,957 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,715 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 47,715 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE BALD AND HAS SLIGHT CUT

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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CU53 OGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 CU53 OGC, 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 CU53 OGC registered?

CU53 OGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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