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FA52 VOM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,680 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all discs weathered on inner faces

Fail 9 Mar 2018 130,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all discs weathered on inner faces

Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,755 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,930 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,556 miles

front tyres worn unevenly and on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,424 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,219 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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FA52 VOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA52 VOM, 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 FA52 VOM registered?

FA52 VOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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