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FV53 HBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,143 mi
Last recorded128,143 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,143 miles

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

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 122,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes appear to be greased

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes appear to be greased

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,937 miles

anti-roll bar links have slight play

foot controlled parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

wipers

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,107 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,052 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded.

Nearside door damaged.

Nearside front door mirror damaged.

play in front wheelbearings.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,399 miles

transmission oil leak,osf tyre slightly bulged on tread,nearside front track control arm bush deteriorating-play atl,rear b/pipes and suspension components slightly corroded in places

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside mirror cracked,srs lamp on,engine malfunction lamp on

transmission oil leak,osf tyre slightly bulged on tread,nearside front track control arm bush deteriorating-play atl,rear b/pipes and suspension components slightly corroded in places

Fail 7 Apr 2012 78,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,847 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,970 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,392 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,392 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,478 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)

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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FV53 HBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV53 HBB, 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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FV53 HBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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