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AJ02 EPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has damage to the outer wall and inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,003 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres are low on tread

srs light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,579 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 44,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,054 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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AJ02 EPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ02 EPH, 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 AJ02 EPH registered?

AJ02 EPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ02 EPH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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