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ML53 MUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,819 mi
Last recorded166,819 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 MUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 166,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 166,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 149,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 139,010 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2012 122,175 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)

srs light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light illuminated

headlamp washers not working

nearside and offside front tyres on wear bars

offside rear tyre wall slight damage

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,824 miles

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

front nearside tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,309 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing outside edge

n/s and o/s rear tyres approaching wear bars

screw in o/s/r

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,099 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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ML53 MUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML53 MUW, 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 ML53 MUW registered?

ML53 MUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 MUW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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