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SM53 FHW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,727 mi
Last recorded173,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 173,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 168,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 163,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 156,904 miles

under trays

Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 143,060 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left/centre/right (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 129,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 120,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,704 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT HUBS. REAR BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN. EXTENSIVE BODYWORK DAMAGE O/S/F. O/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED.

Fail 28 May 2010 114,703 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT HUBS. REAR BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN. EXTENSIVE BODYWORK DAMAGE O/S/F.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 84,159 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F HUBS. ESP WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 18 May 2009 84,159 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F HUBS. ESP WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 29 May 2008 58,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 58,679 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY AT TRACK ROD ENDS BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS CANNOT BE FULLY CHECKED

Fail 19 May 2008 58,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 34,352 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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SM53 FHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM53 FHW, 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 SM53 FHW registered?

SM53 FHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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