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MF53 VEP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 75,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2019 68,819 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 67,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,269 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 11 Mar 2013 62,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,779 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 8 Jul 2009 42,406 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,478 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 27,478 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,212 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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MF53 VEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MF53 VEP, 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 MF53 VEP registered?

MF53 VEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is MF53 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 VEP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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