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VK53 HVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,975 mi
Last recorded48,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,018 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,011 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 28,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK53 HVM, 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 VK53 HVM registered?

VK53 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 HVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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