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MC53 BVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,306 mi
Last recorded126,306 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,389 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 112,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,952 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 93,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,575 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 733,575 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,834 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 BVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MC53 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

MC53 BVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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