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VU53 AZX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,424 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 85,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine cover around fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,111 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,969 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 63,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,357 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,938 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,551 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,869 miles

airbag light on (SRS)

glowplug light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,115 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,310 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 AZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AZX, 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 VU53 AZX registered?

VU53 AZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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