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MC53 JOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,512 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 101,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,949 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 84,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,028 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade is smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fluffed and frayed slightly on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 81,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade is smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fluffed and frayed slightly on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 78,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 78,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 76,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 76,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 69,458 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens is faded slightly

service reminder overdue

Pass 28 May 2015 65,425 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside front wiper is starting to smear

Offside front headlamp is faded slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 61,144 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 28 May 2014 61,114 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall no cords or ply exposed

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,463 miles

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

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

both rear tyres splitting on inner tread

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,046 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low.both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyre treads wearing low.both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,119 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 13,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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