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PX53 PDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 105,762 miles

Exhaust fouling prop shaft

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose and abs wiring insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fouling prop shaft

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose and abs wiring insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 101,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding front and rear axle brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability x2 osr / nsr D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield lose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,871 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,529 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,477 miles

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)

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,601 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 87,570 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,422 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,858 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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PX53 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PX53 PDK, 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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PX53 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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