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MM52 FDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,231 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,389 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 62,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Mil light remains on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,240 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,665 miles

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

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,665 miles

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

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

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 26 May 2011 52,505 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 48,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,878 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,627 miles

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,249 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 17,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MM52 FDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MM52 FDY, 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 MM52 FDY registered?

MM52 FDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MM52 FDY safe to buy?

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