MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Damage near side door mirror
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Damage near side door mirror
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pads worn light on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pads worn light on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 to 2 mm.
o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and signs of perishing.
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 to 2 mm.
plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.
slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.
various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted at time of test. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 to 2 mm.
o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and signs of perishing.
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 to 2 mm.
plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.
slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.
various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.
engine & sill covers fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
engine & sill covers fitted
under-trays and engine cover fitted
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 PFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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