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CA03 OUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 103,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged out of flexy rubbering body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 13 Dec 2024 99,229 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (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))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,210 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (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 27 Nov 2023 97,118 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,589 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play top arm and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,192 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/sfront (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,409 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,715 miles

Front Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,049 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on inside

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 59,152 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 17 May 2012 56,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,468 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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CA03 OUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA03 OUP, 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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CA03 OUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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