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PY53 ZRF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,512 mi
Last recorded190,512 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 ZRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 190,512 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2024 190,507 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 184,418 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Chip in windscreen

Engine damp with oil

Engine management light on

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front steering arm slight play

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear brake discs worn

Sill kit fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 175,010 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Worn And Perished

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Sill Kit Fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 174,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Worn And Perished

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,470 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension bushes worn, all round both sides.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 164,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension bushes worn, all round both sides.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,170 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

movement in o/s/f steering arm

o/s/f tyre age cracking in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f same size tyre

stone chips in screen

Fail 20 Oct 2020 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

movement in o/s/f steering arm

o/s/f tyre age cracking in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f same size tyre

stone chips in screen

Fail 5 Oct 2020 155,773 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre worn edges

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,129 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 134,342 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,687 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,561 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,322 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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PY53 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY53 ZRF, 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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PY53 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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