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PK53 ODX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ODX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 116,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 113,382 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,982 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,304 miles

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

suspect nbocken offside rear spring but am unable to see base of spring

Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect nbocken offside rear spring but am unable to see base of spring

Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,210 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 20 Oct 2007 45,027 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,534 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 ODX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODX, 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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PK53 ODX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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