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RX53 OTM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,873 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 42,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,546 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 41,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,618 miles

Fog light switch action slightly faulty.Sill covers fitted.N/S/R tyre worn outer tread area and slightly perished.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,009 miles

fog light switch poor operation

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre split(not to cords)

offside front tyre splitting

unable to see all brake pipes to check

Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,009 miles

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

fog light switch poor operation

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre split(not to cords)

offside front tyre splitting

unable to see all brake pipes to check

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,540 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread at 2.5mm on outter edge

o/s/r tyre perishing (tread at 3mm on outter edge)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,267 miles

Fog lamp switch slightly loose.Both number plates void of B.S.markings.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,317 miles

Light switch slightly loose on rear fog lamp mode.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,754 miles

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

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 OTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RX53 OTM, 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 RX53 OTM registered?

RX53 OTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OTM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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