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PF53 DXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 DXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,039 miles

Fan Belt Cracked

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

Nearside Head Light Poor Image

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Going To Flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Edges Worn, Low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2019 139,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fan Belt Cracked

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

Nearside Head Light Poor Image

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Going To Flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Edges Worn, Low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,959 miles

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

Hand Brake Travel Excessive

Nearside Headlight Poor Image

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box, (Badly Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (above fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no centre brake light

Fail 20 Nov 2017 126,064 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (above fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no centre brake light

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,406 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers fitted

front brakes slight judder

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 118,394 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers fitted

front brakes slight judder

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 101,204 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 101,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,828 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear suspension creeking

pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,069 miles

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

n/sf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2012 46,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/sf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,630 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,630 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,357 miles

light switch broken

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,621 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 23,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,739 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,913 miles

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

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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PF53 DXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF53 DXG, 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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PF53 DXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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