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MA53 DXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 DXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,497 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,603 miles

advise n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2018 107,603 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,218 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 8 Nov 2016 88,507 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,507 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on the inner sidewall

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 82,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,349 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,385 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,020 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,019 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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MA53 DXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA53 DXD, 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 MA53 DXD registered?

MA53 DXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MA53 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 DXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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