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VA52 RUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 147,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,371 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front WIPER POOR

Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,970 miles

advise on wear/movement to offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 11 May 2016 118,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 110,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,778 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,778 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 205/55 16

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,015 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55 16

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 16 Jul 2011 73,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55 16

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 58,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,979 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,329 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2007 33,765 miles

osf tyre wall rim protecter cut

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,118 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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VA52 RUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VA52 RUC, 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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VA52 RUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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