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DE52 UEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,372 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 93,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Foot operated (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Red SRS warning lamp on dash and message displayed (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,276 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,571 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,469 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,469 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,859 miles

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

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

rear diff nearside seal is leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,021 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall and low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,015 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall and low

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,811 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 73,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,669 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,839 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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DE52 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE52 UEN, 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 DE52 UEN registered?

DE52 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for DE52 UEN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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