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EF53 RVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear both tyres cracking in tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2016 83,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,287 miles

headlamps slightly misted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (8.2.2)

headlamps slightly misted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 83,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2013 78,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine has a misfire.

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 183,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 149,242 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 126,584 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 126,584 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,705 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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EF53 RVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF53 RVP, 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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EF53 RVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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