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PE53 MDN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,247 mi
Last recorded181,247 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 181,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 163,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 119,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 109,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre clamp cracked and corroded

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre valve cracking

nearside rear tyre centre low tread at 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,425 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly low tread

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly low tread

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle to cat joint clamp slightly cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

tyre size 205 55 16 91V

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,872 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

tyre size 205 55 16 V

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,494 miles

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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle fitted with under body covers

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,703 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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PE53 MDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE53 MDN, 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 PE53 MDN registered?

PE53 MDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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