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RV53 UGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,763 mi
Last recorded113,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,763 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,505 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rubber pad missing from parking brake pedal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rubber pad missing from parking brake pedal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,375 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on edges

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

rear anti roll bar lightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 4,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,775 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,255 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,595 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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RV53 UGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV53 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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