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AX03 EXU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 152,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 152,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 140,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 136,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,003 miles

incorrect bulb fitted to off side rear side lamp. lamp is working but brighter than the others

service lamp on

stop lamp in boot lid missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

incorrect bulb fitted to off side rear side lamp. lamp is working but brighter than the others

near side front wheel incorrect size (width)

near side rear wheel incorrect size (width)

service lamp on

stop lamp in boot lid missing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

high level brake lamp missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside side repeater slight insecure

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sidewall repairs to osf, nsf + osr tyres

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,949 miles

srs light on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 101,949 miles

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

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

srs light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,182 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 25 May 2011 92,690 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 92,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,201 miles

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

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

Rear 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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AX03 EXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX03 EXU, 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 AX03 EXU registered?

AX03 EXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is AX03 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 EXU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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