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RA53 EGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,139 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,479 miles

Nearside Front tyer has cut on side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 116,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front tyer has cut on side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut on side wall

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,240 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,616 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,397 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,720 miles

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

Sill and under floor covers fitted.Movement from handbrake release lever.Slight unbalance rear footbrake and o/s/r handbrake noisy operation.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Sill and under floor covers fitted.Movement from handbrake release lever.Slight unbalance rear footbrake and o/s/r handbrake noisy operation.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 37,315 miles

Oil leak

Plastic covers under whole of floor pan,,,sills and engine areas.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,591 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN BOTH OUTER TREAD AREAS.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,591 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)

O/S/F TYRE WORN BOTH OUTER TREAD AREAS.

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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RA53 EGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA53 EGD, 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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RA53 EGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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