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RK53 MZO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 71,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 69,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 63,950 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted To the extent that the tyre is not seated correctly and has an obvious loss of air pressure. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyre very heavily worn on the inner edges - nearly down to the cord.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush detached from bonding and (is) touching the sub frame but does not have any excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,996 miles

both front tyres ,wearing on the edges

offside rear tyre, quite worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 2,364 miles

large plastic under trays fitted/plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 1,993 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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RK53 MZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 RK53 MZO, 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 RK53 MZO registered?

RK53 MZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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