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RG53 EOZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,196 mi
Last recorded159,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 159,196 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 159,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 146,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,851 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch plastics broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 132,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch plastics broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 127,409 miles

Nearside central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 May 2019 127,409 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2018 120,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 104,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 104,148 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 96,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 79,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,790 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 48,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,751 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)

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

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

alot of travel on parking brake lever

slight play in nearside front inner trackrod

Pass 25 May 2007 37,697 miles

latched offside rear seat back correctly

Fail 25 May 2007 37,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

latched offside rear seat back correctly

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,285 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 EOZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RG53 EOZ, 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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RG53 EOZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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