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SN53 MWE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,949 mi
Last recorded251,949 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 251,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oilleak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 251,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oilleak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 148,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

slight judder on the front brakes

slight judder on the nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Dec 2013 138,193 miles

bordewrline wear to offside rear tyre

both rear suspension lower arm outer hub bushes borderline wear

front anti roll bar links worn

front suspension lower arm outer ball joints worn

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear wheel has been repaired

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,079 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 106,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,233 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,626 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 MWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWE, 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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SN53 MWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 August 2003.

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