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PO53 OEP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 88,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 83,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,825 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

parking brake weak

Fail 19 Sep 2020 79,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,331 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 57,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 57,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,647 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,623 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 OEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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