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PO53 OBH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 132,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con pipes have been disconnected

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 127,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,353 miles

Front Headlights poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,684 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,813 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,925 miles

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

park brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,514 miles

advise on park brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,601 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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PO53 OBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PO53 OBH, 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 PO53 OBH registered?

PO53 OBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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