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OX53 COH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 144,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 143,998 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 142,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,440 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,274 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,634 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking and perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,566 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 66,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,156 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 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OX53 COH, 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 COH registered?

OX53 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is OX53 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 COH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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