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SJ53 ESF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,868 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **ALL** (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,670 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

srs light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 60,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,852 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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SJ53 ESF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ53 ESF, 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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SJ53 ESF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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