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MK53 OPD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,398 mi
Last recorded116,398 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,398 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,398 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 84,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,807 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,918 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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MK53 OPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MK53 OPD, 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 MK53 OPD registered?

MK53 OPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MK53 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 OPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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