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FL53 EWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,773 mi
Last recorded124,773 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 124,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 119,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 115,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,005 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 89,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,173 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 82,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,732 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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FL53 EWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 FL53 EWP, 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 FL53 EWP registered?

FL53 EWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 EWP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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