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DE53 MTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,037 mi
Last recorded128,037 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 128,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 125,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under shields fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 120,532 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under shields fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,561 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded slight surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,510 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 100,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,911 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,704 miles

Front discs lipped and slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,547 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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DE53 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE53 MTU, 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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DE53 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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