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FL53 EWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 88,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR LOOK OK BUT STRIP REMEVE WHEELS TO CHECK MOOR LOOK CLOSE TO OVER HALF WORN CHECK STRIP NOW BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY BUT IN GOOD ORDER TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR LOOK OK BUT STRIP REMEVE WHEELS TO CHECK MOOR LOOK CLOSE TO OVER HALF WORN CHECK STRIP NOW BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY BUT IN GOOD ORDER TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 69,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both look close (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,812 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 550,182 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 550,182 miles

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle has full plastic undercovers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle has full plastic undercovers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2010 86,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has acut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust bracket starting to corrode

rear number plte starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,706 miles

hand brake performance just at legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,401 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL53 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

FL53 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 EWZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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