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RC52 DJC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,140 mi
Last recorded112,140 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC52 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 112,140 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,628 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,949 miles

all discs slightly rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,882 miles

all discs slightly rusty

front brake imbalance 20%

rear brake fluctuation 20-25%

Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,882 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/j cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b /j cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all discs slightly rusty

front brake imbalance 20%

rear brake fluctuation 20-25%

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,493 miles

front brake fluctuation/imbalance 20%

n/s/r metal brake pipe (by fuel tank ) slightly corodded

rear brake fluctuation 15-20%

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,493 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front sidelights predominantly blue (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuation/imbalance 20%

n/s/r metal brake pipe (by fuel tank ) slightly corodded

rear brake fluctuation 15-20%

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,435 miles

front imbalance 15%

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,434 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour front sidelights show blue (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front dips not clear images (1.8.A.1b)

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

front imbalance 15%

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,740 miles

back box exhaust has a small hole leaking exhaust gases

both front arm bushes slightly deteriated

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,084 miles

front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

track rod ends rubbers deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,084 miles

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

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

front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre badly perished

n/s/r tyre low

track rod ends rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,395 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

track rod end rubbers deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,953 miles

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 58,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,148 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,767 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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RC52 DJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RC52 DJC, 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 RC52 DJC registered?

RC52 DJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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