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RG53 ELC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,983 mi
Last recorded24,983 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2006 24,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,983 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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RG53 ELC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RG53 ELC, 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 RG53 ELC registered?

RG53 ELC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG53 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 ELC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RG53 ELC have outstanding finance?

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