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CA03 XHG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,327 mi
Last recorded170,327 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 170,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 170,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 168,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 167,556 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 167,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Times two (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear top shock absorbers mounting points corroded

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rotational metalic sound eminating from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 165,705 miles

Both headlamps tarnished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,086 miles

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

both headlamp lens in poor condition

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,954 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 109,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 98,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,768 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,259 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,702 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 XHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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