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PJ53 DLF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,863 mi
Last recorded149,863 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 139,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam patterns poor

Fail 7 Oct 2014 139,569 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam patterns poor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,681 miles

Sills and floor pan covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Slight damage rear bumper

Fail 11 Apr 2011 111,072 miles

Floor pan covered by plastic tray , cannot inspect properly

Front o/s tyre wearing on edges

Handbrake pedal slow releasing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,072 miles

Floor pan covered by plastic tray , cannot inspect properly

Front o/s tyre wearing on edges

Handbrake pedal slow releasing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,885 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2008 100,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,745 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,747 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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PJ53 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PJ53 DLF, 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 PJ53 DLF registered?

PJ53 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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