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OU53 DXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 DXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass delaminated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount weld cracked/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass delaminated

Pass 9 May 2019 100,512 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor handbrake imbalance

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 5 May 2017 94,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 5 May 2017 94,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 13 May 2016 91,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,142 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has wear on edges

offside front tyre has wear on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has wear on edges

offside front tyre has wear on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,724 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)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,444 miles

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,778 miles

2 bulbs out in high level stop light

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,447 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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OU53 DXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OU53 DXG, 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 OU53 DXG registered?

OU53 DXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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