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RX53 MYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 119,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2009 105,070 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,645 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 86,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,727 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2007 76,727 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,046 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

front brake pads worn low

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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RX53 MYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX53 MYJ, 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 RX53 MYJ registered?

RX53 MYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is RX53 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 MYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 MYJ have outstanding finance?

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