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MT53 VJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,964 mi
Last recorded105,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,964 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,964 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,778 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,875 miles

all brake discs rusty

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 92,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 89,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 71,862 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)

Fail 2 May 2013 71,818 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,873 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,915 miles

one bulb out centre stop light

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,935 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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MT53 VJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJO, 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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MT53 VJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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