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RY52 VDR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,943 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly FOOT CONTROLED PARKING BRAKE (RETURN SPRING ISSUE) BUT REACHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISC PADS OK AT THE MOMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm retension spring worn or weak reducing the tension of wiper blade against screen

Fail 6 Apr 2022 117,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly FOOT CONTROLED PARKING BRAKE (RETURN SPRING ISSUE) BUT REACHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISC PADS OK AT THE MOMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot control not returning (return spring issue ?) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 110,503 miles

centre brake light lense broken

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 106,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,859 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Poor beam image headlamps

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,859 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Poor beam image headlamps

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 65,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,394 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,252 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 VDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

RY52 VDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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