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MC53 AOE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring broken n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding n/s+o/s (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

emmissions not tested

n/s/front tyre worn on edges + cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear ageing cracks

Fail 14 Mar 2014 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear ageing cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat electrics defective

front exhaust support bracket bolts missing

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat electrics defective

front exhaust support bracket bolts missing

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f drop link play

n/s/r tyre cut outer wall and also nail

Fail 2 Nov 2011 93,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f drop link play

n/s/r tyre cut outer wall and also nail

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,513 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,346 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,346 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,200 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 71,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,765 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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MC53 AOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MC53 AOE, 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 MC53 AOE registered?

MC53 AOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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