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RE53 FFO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,075 mi
Last recorded179,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2016 179,075 miles

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

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

One exhaust bracket broken but system still suppored

Fail 18 Sep 2016 179,075 miles

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

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

One exhaust bracket broken but system still suppored

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 170,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 164,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 151,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 15,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 145,665 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 145,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 125,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,549 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,649 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,030 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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RE53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE53 FFO, 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 RE53 FFO registered?

RE53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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