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TR53 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,872 mi
Last recorded148,872 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR53 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 148,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 148,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2023 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2023 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 148,482 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING RUSTED OFF PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE DETERIORATED BEAM IMAGES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT CONTROL ARM - SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR TOWARD FLEXI HOSES - PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 148,481 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REARMOST CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAS EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING RUSTED OFF PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT CONTROL ARM - SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR TOWARD FLEXI HOSES - PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 146,389 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - ONLY JUST PASSED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN SCREEN - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY NOTED IN REAR CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TOWARD FLEXI HOSES & OTHER AREAS. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 146,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play noted in both front rear track control arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen - not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,463 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,541 miles

Front tyres worn inside/outside edges

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres worn inside/outside edges

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 121,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,179 miles

all wheel rims scuffed

Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all wheel rims scuffed

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,709 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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TR53 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 TR53 CLK, 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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TR53 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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