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EO53 VBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,798 mi
Last recorded169,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 169,798 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 164,658 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor covers fitted covering testable items

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 159,512 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 159,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f trackrod end has medium play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 109,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,860 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,677 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f/ tyre nas small cuts in side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 57,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,680 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges needs replacing soon †alignment check

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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EO53 VBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO53 VBF, 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 EO53 VBF registered?

EO53 VBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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