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MT53 UUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,458 mi
Last recorded118,458 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,458 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2016 113,684 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and loose

Nearside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 110,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 110,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 106,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2013 104,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 99,358 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,208 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small ammount of play ns track rod end suggest replaced. nail osr tyre tread. small cuts nsr tyre tread - unable to determine depth

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,997 miles

Very slight plat in O/S/F wheel bearing. Not bad.

Very slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing. Not bad.

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 UUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

MT53 UUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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