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FB53 FVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,174 miles

both headlight aim slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,991 miles

both rear brake pipes corroied

Fail 14 Sep 2023 97,968 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroied

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,838 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover slightly poor

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,412 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,648 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads look low

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,445 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,068 miles

Centre brake light in-op

Engine management light on dash

Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre brake light in-op

Engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light diconnected

Pass 14 May 2013 35,416 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on wall

Fail 14 May 2013 35,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,778 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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FB53 FVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

FB53 FVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FB53 FVZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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