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C1 VSD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,247 mi
Last recorded191,247 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 191,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 190,097 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 189,114 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 189,110 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 186,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 183,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 181,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 181,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

had to bypass rpm as it failed to pick up any readings

Pass 26 Oct 2019 178,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 174,560 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 170,562 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 8 Oct 2016 167,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 160,512 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 160,512 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 153,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 147,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 141,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 129,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 117,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 117,118 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,497 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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C1 VSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C1 VSD, 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 C1 VSD registered?

C1 VSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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