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888 PH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,531 mi
Last recorded87,531 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 PH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 87,531 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 86,345 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

transmission oil leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,340 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,902 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mountings corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,704 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,638 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,794 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,150 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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888 PH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 888 PH, 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 888 PH registered?

888 PH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is 888 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 PH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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