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AU03 XWB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,662 mi
Last recorded165,662 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 165,662 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 156,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,801 miles

Centre exhaust bracket weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 137,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp cracked and rear silencer inlet pipe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp cracked and rear silencer inlet pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,946 miles

All front and rear brake disc are slightly pitted

The drivers side front mirror glass is distorted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,403 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,403 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,899 miles

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

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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AU03 XWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU03 XWB, 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 AU03 XWB registered?

AU03 XWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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