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DG53 PXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,343 mi
Last recorded104,343 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under cover tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,730 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated/cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

all 4 tyres deteriorated/cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,807 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,807 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,729 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust hanger bracket poor

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s park brake low effort

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from o.s rear wheel when spun suspect back plate

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,774 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 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DG53 PXY, 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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DG53 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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