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SA53 SNK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,523 mi
Last recorded108,523 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 SNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,523 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 108,513 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,057 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,411 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,727 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 90,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside forward arm balljoints dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge cut, 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside forward lower arms ball joints dust covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside front outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside forward arms ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Rik Chipping is a dirty stop out

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,681 miles

Gearbox multi-plug leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,681 miles

Gearbox multi-plug leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,965 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,845 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2009 29,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,273 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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SA53 SNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA53 SNK, 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 SA53 SNK registered?

SA53 SNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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