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AP03 FCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 61,727 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 58,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 55,604 miles

NSF Coil Spring Weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,703 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 52,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,527 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 34,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 27,831 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2017 27,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 27,310 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside compoents

Pass 12 May 2015 26,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 26,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,178 miles

Nearside frunt inner has a cut in side wall but cannot see cords

Pass 25 May 2011 23,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,341 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,912 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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AP03 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP03 FCN, 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 AP03 FCN registered?

AP03 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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