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CU53 UTA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,684 mi
Last recorded157,684 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 157,684 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 157,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 146,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 140,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,253 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Aug 2017 114,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,043 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,040 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,475 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,105 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,816 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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CU53 UTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTA, 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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CU53 UTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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