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PO53 OET

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front shocker/spring cup damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre walls damaged/worn signs of run flat

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 99,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,712 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,058 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)

emissions values ...co 0....h/c 8 ...lambda 1.004

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,571 miles

slight play in o/s steerig rack arm seek dealer advice

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,914 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 9 Nov 2009 45,219 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,073 miles

5 cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,070 miles

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

5 cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,099 miles

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

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

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 OET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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