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EX53 FKO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,820 mi
Last recorded182,820 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 182,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 171,126 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 158,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,516 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Apr 2018 151,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear bumper damage

Pass 5 May 2017 141,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

heat sheld lose

under covers

Fail 4 May 2017 141,875 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

heat sheld lose

under covers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but still provides sufficient fluid to the swept area of the windscreen

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)

both centre exhaust heat shields loose / insecure

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but still provides sufficient fluid to the swept area of the windscreen

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)

both centre exhaust heat shields loose / insecure

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/f washer jet blocked slightly but provides enough fluid to clear swept area of windscreen

rear exhaust heatshields loose/insecure

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 112,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 112,445 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 102,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,795 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,405 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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EX53 FKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX53 FKO, 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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EX53 FKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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