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SA52 TYX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 TYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 81,399 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch badly corroded behind plastic guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,566 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield loose and resting on exhaust middle

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 75,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 71,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,899 miles

2 rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2011 64,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 62,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,256 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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SA52 TYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 SA52 TYX, 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 SA52 TYX registered?

SA52 TYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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