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DA53 URF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,056 mi
Last recorded194,056 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 URF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 194,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 188,411 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 188,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 170,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 164,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,034 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 112,376 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

engine mangement on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light showing fault

Fail 13 Jan 2015 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light showing fault

Pass 13 May 2013 82,133 miles

ADVISE offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall but no ply/cords showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 May 2013 82,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

ADVISE offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall but no ply/cords showing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 May 2012 70,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,719 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres slight tear

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,269 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,266 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DA53 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA53 URF, 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 DA53 URF registered?

DA53 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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