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SK53 UNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens degraded no beam image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint dust cover torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens degraded no beam image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped not in drivers view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose not attached

headlamp cleaning devise inoperative

Pass 25 May 2019 129,237 miles

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

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

Rear Cv boots perished

all tyres beginning to crack and perish

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 129,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Cv boots perished

all tyres beginning to crack and perish

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2018 121,864 miles

oil residue on engine

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2018 121,864 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

oil residue on engine

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 115,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlamps misted slightly

undertray's fitted

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 May 2017 115,054 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both headlamps misted slightly

undertray's fitted

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,419 miles

Exhaust rear section front mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 102,419 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust rear section front mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 96,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 91,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 82,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 72,586 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 19 May 2012 72,586 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,603 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,370 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2008 47,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,006 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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SK53 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK53 UNY, 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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SK53 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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