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C23 DEK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 DEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 155,009 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2025 152,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,077 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body brace rusted

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 149,105 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm across the central 3/4s and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm across the central 3/4s and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub frame corroded, Condition okay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,692 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,115 miles

Corrosion on all four brake pipes

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,857 miles

All brake disks corroded on inner face's

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All brake disks corroded on inner face's

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,540 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 66,539 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,271 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,154 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre has a small cut in the outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,711 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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C23 DEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 C23 DEK, 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 C23 DEK registered?

C23 DEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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