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FV52 NPE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 148,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,827 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,744 miles

Front steering idler arm ball joint got slight play

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer both sides (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust bracket snapped system still supported

slight exhaust blow from front down pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,588 miles

front tyres wearing edges..o/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,013 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT BRGS

Fail 28 Jan 2015 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT BRGS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 124,156 miles

play in both front wheel bearings..rear pads low..o/s/r brake disc distorted..corrosion front too rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,984 miles

play in front wheel bearings..front pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 111,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 111,114 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,270 miles

EXHAUST CHAFTING ON DIFF

Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST CHAFTING ON DIFF

N\S REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECK DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED BUT THE BELT IS NOT CLIPPED IN TO THE STALK

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 82,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 58,230 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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FV52 NPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 FV52 NPE, 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 FV52 NPE registered?

FV52 NPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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