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EA53 VCP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,959 mi
Last recorded122,959 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 122,959 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not stay up when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp slightly loose

under bellys and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 122,959 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not spaced correctly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink not done up (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not spaced correctly (0.1 (d))

Indicator switch faulty does not stay up when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp slightly loose

under bellys and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,713 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

srs warning light on due to be failure 20/03/2013

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

srs warning light on due to be failure 20/03/2013

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,165 miles

airbag light on

parking brake travel long

slight binding felt both rear wheels and noise recomend further investagation

Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

parking brake travel long

slight binding felt both rear wheels and noise recomend further investagation

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,950 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 63,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,388 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 VCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA53 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

EA53 VCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EA53 VCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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