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DF52 BXE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,665 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 133,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,789 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 124,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,143 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,606 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,603 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

both rear tyres just on limt advise change asap

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,785 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,567 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,853 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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DF52 BXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF52 BXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF52 BXE registered?

DF52 BXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DF52 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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