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PK53 CFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 133,287 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes corroded

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear brake squeaking when rotated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,178 miles

both anti roll bar d bushs worn <rear>

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

Fail 3 Jun 2016 129,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both anti roll bar d bushs worn <rear>

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

Pass 17 Apr 2015 189,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 189,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 179,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 169,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,290 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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PK53 CFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PK53 CFP, 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 PK53 CFP registered?

PK53 CFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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