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HY53 OGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,368 miles

Front damage to bumper inc a hole, no sharp edges sticking outwards

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to affect aim patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,307 miles

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

Front damage to bumper inc a hole, no sharp edges sticking outwards

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to affect aim patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to front above number plate, not any sharp edges exposed yet

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall heavily cracked and perished close to cords in depth

damage to front bumper

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,777 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 98,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,353 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,039 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre strating to wear heavily on the outer edge, Wheel alignment issue caused by Track Rod end play

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,975 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre strating to wear heavily on the outer edge, Wheel alignment issue caused by Track Rod end play

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear catalyst converters have broken up internaly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,985 miles

centre exhaust box noise

front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,396 miles

Front level control device broken

Rear number plate is delaminating

Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,396 miles

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

Front level control device broken

Rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,127 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,082 miles

Nearside Front 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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HY53 OGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HY53 OGZ, 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 HY53 OGZ registered?

HY53 OGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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