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DY53 HRP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,973 mi
Last recorded106,973 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,973 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,574 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,251 miles

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn

tyre worn on the edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,993 miles

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,521 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,521 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on the edge

brake pipes greased

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,885 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,987 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,006 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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DY53 HRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DY53 HRP, 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 DY53 HRP registered?

DY53 HRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DY53 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 HRP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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