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RV53 ZVO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,523 mi
Last recorded57,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,300 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,060 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 52,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding on brake test (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,352 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,352 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stone chips in front screen

Fail 1 Aug 2013 43,859 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,823 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,822 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,044 miles

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

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,388 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

stone chips windscreen

water damage rear no plate

Fail 11 Sep 2007 18,068 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

stone chip windscreen

water damage rear no plate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,068 miles

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

stone chip windscreen

water damage rear no plate

Pass 16 Sep 2006 13,527 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 ZVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

RV53 ZVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RV53 ZVO safe to buy?

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