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VN53 ZNP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,267 mi
Last recorded149,267 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 149,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 149,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 136,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 129,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 118,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 96,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,758 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,330 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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VN53 ZNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 VN53 ZNP, 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 VN53 ZNP registered?

VN53 ZNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 ZNP 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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