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FX53 ANP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,808 mi
Last recorded52,808 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,831 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,138 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 48,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,898 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 33,896 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,865 miles

catalytic converter noisey but emissions test passed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 33,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,895 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,034 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,163 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer raised edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,402 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 24,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,372 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,847 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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FX53 ANP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FX53 ANP, 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 FX53 ANP registered?

FX53 ANP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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