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PF52 FMK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 121,621 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 116,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone (b) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,714 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone (b) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 109,757 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,217 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,671 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 74,671 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 72,371 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,513 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 68,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 68,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,843 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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PF52 FMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PF52 FMK, 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 PF52 FMK registered?

PF52 FMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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