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PN53 VKF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2019 104,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 103,512 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2018 103,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,695 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 102,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 101,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts all around sidewall

nearside rear tyre heavily perished / cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2015 101,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

one of the rear exhaust brackets is broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

S R S LIGHT ON E M L LIGHT ON

Pass 24 May 2011 91,273 miles

EML illuminated

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

SRS illuminated

Fail 18 May 2011 91,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SRS illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 67,998 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,552 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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PN53 VKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN53 VKF, 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 PN53 VKF registered?

PN53 VKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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