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C6 DHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,631 mi
Last recorded122,631 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 122,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective defective but still clearing screen at time of test - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further investigation / repair as necessary (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from manifold/catalytic area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly smeary

Slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92Y extra load Avon ZV7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,874 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not stay on for right turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

washer /wiper swith operates randomly when using indicator

Pass 20 May 2022 96,220 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 90,754 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 86,680 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,449 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

suspect slight exhaust blow from nearside manifold area

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

suspect slight exhaust blow from nearside manifold area

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,573 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,403 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN TO TREAD MARKERS

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,995 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,337 miles

not all lights working on centre stop light

srs light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,430 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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C6 DHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C6 DHL, 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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C6 DHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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