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EX53 FKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,753 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,578 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 87,213 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 87,001 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 73,689 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,469 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,469 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,222 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 7,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,625 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 FKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 EX53 FKY, 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

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What year was EX53 FKY registered?

EX53 FKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is EX53 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FKY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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