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PG53 PYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,435 mi
Last recorded318,435 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 318,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 315,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 311,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 304,294 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 304,294 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2011 264,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 214,449 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 214,449 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2009 156,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,451 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 106,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 81,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,602 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

PG53 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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