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EA53 PYF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,807 mi
Last recorded133,807 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 133,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 133,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,171 miles

all tyres are directional and it is thought that they are fitted incorrectly, all sidewall markings have been deliberatly removed, so a pass certificate has been issued

Fail 12 Nov 2012 11,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres are directional and it is thought that they are fitted incorrectly, all sidewall markings have been deliberatly removed, so a pass certificate has been issued

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,861 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 92,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,830 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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EA53 PYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA53 PYF, 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 EA53 PYF registered?

EA53 PYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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