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B12 ABL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,615 mi
Last recorded36,615 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 36,615 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 36,025 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 34,801 miles

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

Undertray and sill trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,771 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2017 29,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,411 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 14,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,883 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 12,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 11,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 10,262 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,141 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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B12 ABL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 ABL, 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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B12 ABL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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