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SN53 VJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 91,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,479 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 76,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 29 May 2012 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2011 74,789 miles

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

rear brakes 17% imbalanced

Fail 19 May 2011 74,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

rear brakes 17% imbalanced

Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

rear brakes 20% imbalanced

Pass 27 May 2010 71,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 68,980 miles

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

nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,731 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,460 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,460 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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