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HX53 MUY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,049 mi
Last recorded148,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 148,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,512 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,450 miles

Front front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 220,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Front front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,496 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking efficiency only just met (16%). Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,476 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlamps deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2017 122,476 miles

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

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

EML on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlamps deteriorating

front tyres bold on edges 205-55-r16 w budgets

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges n/s/f tyre worn at MOT limit is below 1.6 mm on edge o/s/f tyre tread wearing low monitor

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges n/s/f tyre worn at MOT limit is below 1.6 mm on edge o/s/f tyre tread wearing low monitor

recommend tracking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,169 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,759 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HX53 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 HX53 MUY, 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 HX53 MUY registered?

HX53 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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