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MW53 EZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,820 mi
Last recorded164,820 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 EZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 164,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 157,777 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 157,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 141,625 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,967 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 117,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,434 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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MW53 EZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 EZU, 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 MW53 EZU registered?

MW53 EZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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