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FH53 CCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,914 mi
Last recorded179,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 179,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 176,334 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 176,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 168,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 161,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 146,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 137,565 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,165 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,365 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,393 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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FH53 CCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 CCN, 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 FH53 CCN registered?

FH53 CCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FH53 CCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CCN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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