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SN53 TSU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 129,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 117,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 107,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,448 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,885 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,783 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,778 miles

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

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

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

engine manigment light on

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 50,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 33,566 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 33,566 miles

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

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 TSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

SN53 TSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SN53 TSU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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