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SH53 UDT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,843 mi
Last recorded135,843 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,843 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,247 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Underneath vehicle support bar corroded

Offside Mirror cracked

Offside Mirror indicator lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear axle general corroded points

Fail 12 Apr 2019 134,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear supporter (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake release handle poor operation

Nearside Underneath vehicle support bar corroded

Offside Mirror cracked

Offside Mirror indicator lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear axle general corroded points

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,712 miles

all tyre side walls damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2016 125,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyre side walls damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

slight play in n/s/f arm

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,687 miles

rear tyres pressure look low

wiper blades in poor condition

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

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

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

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

handbrake handle getting stuck

only just see the headlight aims

wires around offside front hub not clipped in the clips

Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,687 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake handle getting stuck

only just see the headlight aims

rear tyres pressure look low

wiper blades in poor condition

wires around offside front hub not clipped in the clips

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 81,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 68,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,929 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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SH53 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH53 UDT, 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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SH53 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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