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RN52 FSA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut on sidewall but no cord shown (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake slightly sticking when released

Fail 4 Nov 2024 147,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut on sidewall but no cord shown (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake slightly sticking when released

Pass 17 Nov 2023 144,033 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 144,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,149 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 141,149 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 120,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 120,445 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 113,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 111,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 107,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,718 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 99,706 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 93,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 83,356 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,790 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,746 miles

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,716 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,735 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,307 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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RN52 FSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RN52 FSA, 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 RN52 FSA registered?

RN52 FSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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