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PE53 RBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,842 mi
Last recorded179,842 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 179,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 167,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 160,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of n/s main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of n/s main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 154,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 144,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 144,621 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,770 miles

Headlamp aim moved to position one

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,530 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,818 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 RBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE53 RBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 RBZ registered?

PE53 RBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PE53 RBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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