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B4 ARA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,307 mi
Last recorded60,307 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 60,307 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides centre facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking plus nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both headlamps misted

Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly both edges,tread damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 55,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,148 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,372 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking / wearing

Offside Front tyre cracking / wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 38,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking / wearing

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

Offside Front tyre cracking / wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,495 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has weather cracks

offside rear tyre has weather cracks

offside rear tyre has weather cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,678 miles

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating, not yet affecting beam image.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating, not yet affecting beam image.

Pass 2 May 2012 30,092 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,269 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 22,267 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,696 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 16,271 miles

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

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

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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B4 ARA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B4 ARA, 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 B4 ARA registered?

B4 ARA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for B4 ARA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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