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RL52 VDA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,432 mi
Last recorded201,432 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 201,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 201,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 187,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall/rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil but not dripping from car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 187,195 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage to inside and outside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall/rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil but not dripping from car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 173,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 173,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 173,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split several places and 1.6mm in center (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no hight check (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no hight check (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaks onto exhaust manifolds all down block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both number plate lights dull

Offside Front tyre worn uneven bald outer edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

boot release sticking

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 171,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel-tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 159,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,588 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 146,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,468 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 136,110 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,850 miles

occasional slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 112,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,416 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 26 Mar 2010 78,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,457 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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RL52 VDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL52 VDA, 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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RL52 VDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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