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RF52 TYP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,127 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,476 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre badly out of shape

steering damper oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,834 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,678 miles

front and rear no. plates delaminating.

slight rear brake imbalance.

stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear no. plates delaminating.

slight rear brake imbalance.

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,990 miles

rear no. plate separating.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,170 miles

rear no plate deteriorating. †o/s outer tail light n/w. †windscreen has some damage within zone A below limits.

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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RF52 TYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF52 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF52 TYP registered?

RF52 TYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RF52 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 TYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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