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RF53 UAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,424 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip in screen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 130,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip in screen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,057 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,102 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 116,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indictor switch slightly insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,412 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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RF53 UAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF53 UAB, 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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RF53 UAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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