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PJ53 YZP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 164,280 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts have failed and detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers have lost damping efficiency

Fail 9 Dec 2013 164,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both centre exhaust mounts have failed and detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers have lost damping efficiency

Pass 11 Dec 2012 152,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 152,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 140,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 140,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 127,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 112,378 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,447 miles

both rear tyres 2mm in centre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,423 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 74,419 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,087 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 YZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

PJ53 YZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ53 YZP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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