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SN53 OTX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 56,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,120 miles

Front brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi-level brake light lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi-level brake light lens damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,841 miles

centre exhaust hangar heavily corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,841 miles

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

centre exhaust hangar heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,952 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,040 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 OTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN53 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

SN53 OTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SN53 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 OTX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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