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RY52 LWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 132,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 123,486 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 105,003 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)

Oil leak

air bag light on

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edge of tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2006 78,962 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 LWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWD, 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 RY52 LWD registered?

RY52 LWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is RY52 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 LWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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