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FE53 PFY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,531 mi
Last recorded175,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 175,531 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 175,524 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 172,900 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 172,893 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 170,949 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 168,154 miles

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.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 168,154 miles

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.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,305 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 163,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,906 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 150,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,764 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 140,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,743 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 121,739 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,047 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,047 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,728 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,768 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,037 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,037 miles

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.

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 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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