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SN53 FKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 87,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 84,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 79,345 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 74,326 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 69,359 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

both front track control arm inner bushes perished.

Pass 15 May 2012 64,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,653 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 May 2010 53,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,175 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,937 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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SN53 FKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN53 FKJ, 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 SN53 FKJ registered?

SN53 FKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SN53 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 FKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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