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MT53 FHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,040 mi
Last recorded148,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 135,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,290 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,735 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 81,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,363 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,991 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)

Slight leak transmission fluid.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Slight leak transmission fluid.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 209,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 9,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

MT53 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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