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DU53 KTE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,085 mi
Last recorded215,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 215,085 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT, LOWER, FRONT & REAR BALL JOINT GAITERS DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S LOWER, REARMOST BALL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint O/S LOWER, FOREMOST BALL JOINT (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW ON INNER SHOULDERS

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

N/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOW

NOISE FROM BOTH RER WHEELS WHEN ROTATED

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT LINK SNAPPED

SURFACE COROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 30 Oct 2015 204,377 miles

pad warning light on o/s dip beam output emmissions only just met

Fail 19 Oct 2015 204,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

pad warning light on o/s dip beam output emmissions only just met

Pass 11 Aug 2014 191,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 191,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 175,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 175,836 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 157,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 138,430 miles

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

both fron tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 121,227 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,730 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,377 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,741 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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DU53 KTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU53 KTE, 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 DU53 KTE registered?

DU53 KTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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