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RA52 VGC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 153,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 143,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 143,459 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,826 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 139,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 135,754 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 130,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 122,236 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 122,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,640 miles

N/S/F tyres worn on inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,640 miles

N/S/F tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,808 miles

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,427 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perished.

o/s/f wheel is dented to inner rim.

oil leak from gearbox.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished.

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly.

o/s/f wheel is dented to inner rim.

oil leak from gearbox.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,241 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,558 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly on side walls.

Pass 24 May 2007 49,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,177 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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RA52 VGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RA52 VGC, 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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RA52 VGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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