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AR03 AFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 AFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 105,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 105,653 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,581 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 35,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 27,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 19,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT , NEASRIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES, CRACKED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 16,578 miles

Oil leak

Small cut in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 May 2008 12,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,093 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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AR03 AFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AR03 AFZ, 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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AR03 AFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AR03 AFZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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