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FG53 UUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,003 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,442 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 85,400 miles

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

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

obligatory mirror drivers side glass delaminating

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,940 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,940 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,969 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Webbing Frayed on Edge (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,131 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,219 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on outer edge

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,057 miles

Both camber arm bushes are braking up - not giving any movement at this stage

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre getting close to treadwear indicator

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract and starting to fray

rear brake discs scored

rear number plate de-laminating - still visible

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall, has light lump, worn outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 45,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,288 miles

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,113 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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FG53 UUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FG53 UUW, 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 FG53 UUW registered?

FG53 UUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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