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B5 SSW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,332 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 91,100 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 87,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 81,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,970 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,970 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,462 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,866 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,156 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,224 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s rear tyrebtreads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2008 24,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,398 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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B5 SSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B5 SSW, 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 B5 SSW registered?

B5 SSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is B5 SSW safe to buy?

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