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EX53 USH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded needs attention (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded needs attention (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 137,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded needs attention (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded needs attention (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 127,718 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 127,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Pass 4 May 2016 121,233 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 121,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,083 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,362 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,444 miles

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,667 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,745 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 USH, 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 EX53 USH registered?

EX53 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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