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MP53 RZB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,131 mi
Last recorded73,131 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

under body has surface corrodion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

under body has surface corrodion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,147 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 58,983 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre small cut in outer side wall

both front tyres deep cuts in inner side walls

Fail 20 May 2016 58,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounting fixing is broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine covers - allowing reduced inspectional access

Vehicle fitted with underbody covers - allowing reduced inspectional access

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 58,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively detritus on screen/blades (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AND top mounting fixing is broken (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounting fixing is broken (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively detritus on screen/blades (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front some age related deterioration of rubber/visible cracking/splitting

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

Offside Front Age related deterioration of rubber/visible cracking/splitting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine covers - allowing reduced inspectional access

Vehicle fitted with underbody covers - allowing reduced inspectional access

Pass 13 May 2015 57,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 53,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,427 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,427 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,417 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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MP53 RZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MP53 RZB, 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 MP53 RZB registered?

MP53 RZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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