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FE53 ODY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 141,827 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,882 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,417 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,523 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,977 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres nearing wear indicators

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 ODY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE53 ODY, 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 FE53 ODY registered?

FE53 ODY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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