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B8 ERU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,809 mi
Last recorded128,809 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,247 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,247 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 107,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2011 95,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S mirror crazed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 85,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,026 miles

offside door mirrow glass misted

Pass 21 May 2008 59,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 58,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,432 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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B8 ERU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B8 ERU, 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 B8 ERU registered?

B8 ERU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is B8 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ERU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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