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HW53 FVG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 98,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Pass 11 May 2023 97,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass dull

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2022 96,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 92,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 91,169 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,971 miles

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

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

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

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

front xenon headlamp sensor slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front xenon headlamp sensor slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2018 87,228 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust 1 bracket broken and exhaust still secure

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,958 miles

Front brake discs partially worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear coil spring corroded and possibly broken

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs partially worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear coil spring corroded and possibly broken

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 71,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,155 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,952 miles

Offside Front 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 Nov 2006 21,664 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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HW53 FVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 HW53 FVG, 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 HW53 FVG registered?

HW53 FVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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