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2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 USD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,329 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm bushes perished but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front x2 (two) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,050 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,117 miles

Nearside handbrake low effort

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,373 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,373 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,802 miles

Side repeater insecure n/s (1.4.A.2b)

coil spring broken n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 55,878 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 51,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 51,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,654 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,188 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,913 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 26,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,100 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 USD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE53 USD, 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 USD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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