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FE53 JGU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 160,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 154,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front -as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,491 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 142,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up over tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,395 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens misted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre has cuts on inner wall

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,476 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,611 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket at rear broken.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,611 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket at rear broken.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

full length under body covers fitted restricting view of various components

o/s front tyre spliting around inner wall area (canvas not exposed)

srs lamp showing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,419 miles

full length under body shields fitted restricted view of various components

Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,419 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

full length under body shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2009 33,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,287 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall kerb buffer

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,814 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 17,814 miles

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

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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FE53 JGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE53 JGU, 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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FE53 JGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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