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PG53 PTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,430 miles

Rear under body surface rust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring broken both front & n-s-r (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear under body surface rust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 123,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,317 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 116,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,890 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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PG53 PTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PG53 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

PG53 PTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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