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PX53 ZHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket and center clamp loose

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket and center clamp loose

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 88,702 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

SRS Light on

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 7 Oct 2010 72,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

SRS Light on

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,340 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,339 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel noise present when turning

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,549 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZHL, 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 PX53 ZHL registered?

PX53 ZHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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