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MT53 FGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,828 mi
Last recorded116,828 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 116,828 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 116,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Slightly misting to edge of Patton (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Out By 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And A Noise From Rear When Turned (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides From Fixable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 111,805 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 111,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,795 miles

esp fault

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

esp fault

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,822 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2013 78,594 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on shoulders.

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2013 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/f tyre bald on shoulders.

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,507 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,874 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,672 miles

Full belly board fitted

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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MT53 FGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT53 FGZ, 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 MT53 FGZ registered?

MT53 FGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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