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MC52 TWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,109 miles

Advise wiper blade becoming smeary

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure idler arm rear bush worn to excess (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Advise wiper blade becoming smeary

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,201 miles

Nearside Front slight play in Steering linkage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights don't work

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,118 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses are perishing. Tyre Size 205/55/16v

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated pin hole slight leak. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside intermediate drop arm has free play at pivot.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 80,118 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses are perishing. Tyre Size 205/55/16v

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated pin hole slight leak. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside intermediate drop arm has free play at pivot.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,401 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,542 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,542 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,063 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,139 miles

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,717 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 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 18 Feb 2008 40,717 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 20 Feb 2007 33,848 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,909 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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MC52 TWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MC52 TWY, 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 MC52 TWY registered?

MC52 TWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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