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AF03 KGE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,677 mi
Last recorded158,677 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 158,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damaged. No sharp edges

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 158,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damaged. No sharp edges

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 149,591 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside front fog light damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 139,435 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,304 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edges

exhaust mounting brackets broken and bolt missing

park brake travel close to limit

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 124,864 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 109,606 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 109,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,837 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,837 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f exhaust pipe bracket cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,743 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,635 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,635 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,282 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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AF03 KGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF03 KGE, 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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AF03 KGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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