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FX53 RYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,627 mi
Last recorded158,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 158,627 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 158,625 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2019 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 127,466 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,145 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,196 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,462 miles

slight binding habdbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2009 82,992 miles

parking brake light on.

washer fluid low.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,797 miles

both front brake disks worn

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 RYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

FX53 RYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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