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SR53 RXT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,747 mi
Last recorded199,747 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 RXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 199,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 194,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 180,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light is on

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 173,827 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 165,994 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 165,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 149,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 148,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 148,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,783 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate laminate missing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 132,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 115,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,586 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 91,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,830 miles

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

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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SR53 RXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SR53 RXT, 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 SR53 RXT registered?

SR53 RXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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