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PK53 JRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 137,274 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,482 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs scored and lipped

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,458 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,455 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 106,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,935 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,941 miles

front tyres wearing on edges // n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,729 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,039 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 15,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 JRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK53 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

PK53 JRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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