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ML53 MVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 150,274 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 143,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crack in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

substitue lamps on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,383 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,887 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,311 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to the LEGAL limit

offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 111,692 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,691 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,749 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 6 Aug 2010 63,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 63,056 miles

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,943 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,943 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 41,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,067 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 MVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

ML53 MVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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