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MX53 ONP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,866 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,859 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,514 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 28 Mar 2014 97,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

srs fault registered

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,160 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER ROAD WHEEL VERY SLIGHLY OUT OFF SHAPE

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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MX53 ONP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX53 ONP, 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 MX53 ONP registered?

MX53 ONP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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