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FM52 XMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,034 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 140,060 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cross brace underside vehicle bent

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 140,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cross brace underside vehicle bent

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,053 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged pershed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cross brace underside vehicle bent

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

fuel pump breather steel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 132,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged pershed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear cross brace underside vehicle bent

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

fuel pump breather steel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,383 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 128,346 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both very dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mid kats ratteling

steering damper damp

wiper worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,748 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 125,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 120,679 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2011 119,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 119,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,765 miles

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

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

advise - front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,579 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,914 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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FM52 XMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM52 XMG, 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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FM52 XMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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