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PG53 PHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,618 mi
Last recorded121,618 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,378 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,405 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on inside edge of front brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front and rear braking discs

full plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,425 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full plastic undertray fitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,489 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,906 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,140 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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PG53 PHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PG53 PHO, 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 PG53 PHO registered?

PG53 PHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PG53 PHO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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