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VA52 SYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,564 mi
Last recorded133,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 117,577 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,445 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective and disscoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2020 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective and disscoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 96,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracked & perished.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,481 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,380 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 88,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 79,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,567 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 74,563 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 70,358 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 70,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 29 May 2007 66,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,757 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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VA52 SYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VA52 SYZ, 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 SYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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