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RY52 DZF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,166 mi
Last recorded100,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 88,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 116,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 29 May 2014 104,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer box rusty

nearside rear handbrake low efforts

slight cut on outer wall of offside rear tyre

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

nearside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 26 May 2012 81,615 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

slight wear on both front brake discs

underbody corrosion to rear vehicle sections

Fail 22 May 2012 81,583 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

slight wear on both front brake discs

underbody corrosion to rear vehicle sections

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,313 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,543 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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RY52 DZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY52 DZF, 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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RY52 DZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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