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SN53 TWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 86,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,188 miles

front discs worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear o/s brake slight bind

rear o/s tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear o/s brake slight bind

rear o/s tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,512 miles

hand-brake lever not releasing fully & leaving warning light on

Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

hand-brake lever not releasing fully & leaving warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,196 miles

Front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,196 miles

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

Front brake discs some corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,788 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 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 TWW registered?

SN53 TWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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