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FB53 DNU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,397 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 72,397 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 67,318 miles

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

both front tyres have low inner and outer edges

Fail 22 May 2015 67,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both front tyres have low inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,453 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,162 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,829 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,812 miles

horn ocasionally activates on own accord

rear tyres getting close to limit

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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FB53 DNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB53 DNU, 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 FB53 DNU registered?

FB53 DNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FB53 DNU safe to buy?

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