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RV53 ECC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 147,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 141,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear[unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 131,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear[unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,913 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,913 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,818 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,222 miles

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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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RV53 ECC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 RV53 ECC, 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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RV53 ECC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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