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EK53 MBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,635 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,715 miles

o/s/f tyre has bold outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,569 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,771 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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EK53 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK53 MBF, 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 EK53 MBF registered?

EK53 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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