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RV53 UJH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,425 mi
Last recorded109,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,979 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,299 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 91,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,215 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,680 miles

Both rear cats are damaged and only just meet emissions limits

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,680 miles

Both rear cats are damaged and only just meet emissions limits

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,000 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,782 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Play to both rear suspension lower rose joints

Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,696 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

Play to both rear suspension lower rose joints

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,342 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,340 miles

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

N/S/F tyre abit worn at outer tread edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,444 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,304 miles

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

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 UJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 UJH registered?

RV53 UJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RV53 UJH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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