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DF52 DWE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,756 mi
Last recorded115,756 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise play nsf wheel bearing advise osr iiner pads appears to be low advise play osf ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,061 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,250 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 19 May 2010 75,805 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,958 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,177 miles

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

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 DWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF52 DWE, 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 DF52 DWE registered?

DF52 DWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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