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R55 ASD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,273 mi
Last recorded51,273 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ASD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 51,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 50,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals [- + ] (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 50,720 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals [- + ] (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Pass 2 May 2018 48,634 miles

Bonnet release defective. Customer's instruction to pull cable under dash with pliers

Dashboard indicates service due.

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, pitted with corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,611 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet release defective. Customer's instruction to pull cable under dash with pliers

Dashboard indicates service due.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, pitted with corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,120 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator stalk action rather sensitive

signs of perishing to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,799 miles

indicator stalk action rather sensitive

signs of perishing to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stoplamp deleted

indicator stalk action rather sensitive

signs of perishing to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,269 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn and marginal cut or split in inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,751 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,254 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,336 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but not showing ply or cord

Pass 23 May 2007 19,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 13,799 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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R55 ASD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R55 ASD, 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 R55 ASD registered?

R55 ASD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is R55 ASD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 ASD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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