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FL53 MFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,864 mi
Last recorded119,864 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 119,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,323 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread

play in wheel nsf (can only be felt in 12-6 position only)

slight scuffing of rear brakes when spinning wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust catalytic converters rattling

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,835 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust catalytic converters rattling

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,049 miles

chips in front windcsreen

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f roll bar link top ball joint gaitor small split

o/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,378 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 25,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON OUTER EDGES

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON OUTER EDGES

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 MFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

FL53 MFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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