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AV03 VZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,611 miles

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

Multiple suspension components corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 76,611 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Multiple suspension components corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,981 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple Suspension components corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple Suspension components corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,269 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 71,183 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 68,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,212 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,606 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,228 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Offside front tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,631 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 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 VZZ registered?

AV03 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is AV03 VZZ safe to buy?

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