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VU53 AYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 98,792 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 27 May 2021 98,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,917 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,244 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2015 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,987 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 56,854 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,176 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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VU53 AYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU53 AYJ, 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 VU53 AYJ registered?

VU53 AYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VU53 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 AYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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