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PJ53 UHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,640 mi
Last recorded146,640 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 UHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 146,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,381 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 136,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 136,240 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damaged / possibly run under inflated

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Aug 2017 136,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear low tyre pressure (has caused slight sidewall damage)

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded close!! (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 134,281 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 134,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,738 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 64,934 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,862 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 56,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,345 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,894 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 UHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ53 UHA, 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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PJ53 UHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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