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AV03 CFD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 87,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,250 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,534 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,514 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,743 miles

Centre propshaft coupling looks worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/head lamp wont adjust only just passed.

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

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 CFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

AV03 CFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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