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VK53 MZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,316 mi
Last recorded180,316 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 180,316 miles

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

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)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 169,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 152,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 127,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 127,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 106,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 78,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 78,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,249 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 MZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

VK53 MZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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