MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front track control arm inner bushes slight deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both front track control arm inner bushes slight deteriorated
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre has splits
Offside rear tyre is low on tread and is split
Under tray covers are fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear tyre has splits
Offside rear tyre is low on tread and is split
Under tray covers are fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
plastic covers under car
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?
VU53 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is VU53 DZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 DZC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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