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RV53 UJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,639 mi
Last recorded127,639 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 117,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,717 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,717 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,406 miles

covers fitted to under side

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,071 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 82,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,114 miles

Exhaust mount broken on rear section

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,940 miles

225/50/16/92w p6000

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,899 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,415 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 UJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJZ, 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 RV53 UJZ registered?

RV53 UJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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