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SD53 FXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,543 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also wearing on edges & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Underbody panels prevent complete inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,367 miles

eml on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,649 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,359 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,593 miles

High level stop light dim

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,593 miles

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

High level stop light dim

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,837 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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SD53 FXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD53 FXX, 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 SD53 FXX registered?

SD53 FXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SD53 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 FXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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