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EN53 JKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 85,002 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,100 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,851 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs Worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 111,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs Worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 7,398 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,398 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 92,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,750 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,791 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,381 miles

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

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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EN53 JKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN53 JKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN53 JKJ?

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What year was EN53 JKJ registered?

EN53 JKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 JKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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