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AV03 AEC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 91,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 90,599 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,781 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,780 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,505 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,485 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,782 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,334 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 210,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 200,341 miles

Rear brake low

front brake dicses worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 200,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake dicses worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 178,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 114,406 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

ABS cable is wound round Nearside front brake hose and chafing.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,681 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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AV03 AEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV03 AEC, 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 AV03 AEC registered?

AV03 AEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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