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PJ52 ZZS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,627 mi
Last recorded209,627 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 209,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 209,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 193,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 193,691 miles

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 184,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 184,701 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 176,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 161,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 161,319 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

center exhaust clamp deteriorated

very minor movement in rear anti roll bar bushs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 151,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 142,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 117,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 94,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,519 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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PJ52 ZZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ52 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ52 ZZS registered?

PJ52 ZZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ52 ZZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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