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VK53 FDC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,666 mi
Last recorded85,666 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 85,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2013 77,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,932 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 7 May 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 65,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,025 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,742 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN 2.0MM

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,839 miles

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,367 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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VK53 FDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK53 FDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 FDC registered?

VK53 FDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is VK53 FDC safe to buy?

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