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DG53 FKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,486 mi
Last recorded21,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 21,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,339 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edges and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 19,339 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edges and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,829 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 17,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective loose bolt (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective loose bolt (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,917 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 13,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,277 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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DG53 FKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 FKE, 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 DG53 FKE registered?

DG53 FKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is DG53 FKE safe to buy?

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