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OU53 ZBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,655 mi
Last recorded123,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,655 miles

Central Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise; both front tyre & nearside rear tyre wall has several small cuts ,[not to cords]

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on edges

both head lamps glazing over and beam images fading

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 76,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,868 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,004 miles

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

full upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,482 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 ZBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU53 ZBY, 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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OU53 ZBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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