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OX53 CKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,718 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,299 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

both front lower front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

both front lower rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

front and rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pump area damp

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect engine bay area due to covers

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear unable to inspect brake pads

both front lower front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

both front lower rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

front and rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pump area damp

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect engine bay area due to covers

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating

power steering pump noisey

rear exhaust deteriorating

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,701 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,333 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,667 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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OX53 CKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OX53 CKE, 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 OX53 CKE registered?

OX53 CKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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