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MC53 HWU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,586 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,648 miles

Nearside Front headlamp image is becoming poor

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image is becoming poor

Fail 5 Mar 2021 110,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp image is becoming poor

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image is becoming poor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,786 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox multi plug leaking ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,352 miles

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

Gearbox multi plug has a slight oil leak

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,660 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,279 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,678 miles

SRS Lamp - indicating a fault

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SRS Lamp - indicating a fault

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,792 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,220 miles

Offside door mirror indicator damaged

Unable to check nearside front seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 26,374 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MC53 HWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HWU, 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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MC53 HWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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