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PO53 OEK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 160,368 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 160,344 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 157,321 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 157,312 miles

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

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

boot full

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image poor but still visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre going bald on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small chips (8.3.1a)

foot pedal rubber for handbrake missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,795 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes near n/s fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes near n/s fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 7 Jan 2014 121,915 miles

Both front tyres zero tread inner egde,s ..

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,326 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,511 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlamp cleaning system not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,071 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,071 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,448 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,448 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side mirror glass deteriating in colour.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil mist around gearbox sump area.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,241 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side mirror glass deteriating in colour.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil mist around gearbox sump area.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,967 miles

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

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

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 OEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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