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PN53 VLW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,291 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 56,291 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,261 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,050 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,965 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and has damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,719 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 VLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN53 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN53 VLW?

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What year was PN53 VLW registered?

PN53 VLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 VLW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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