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CK03 VJG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,439 mi
Last recorded149,439 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 149,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 148,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,901 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Number plates are discolouring.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Number plates are discolouring.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to carry out a full inspection of underside due to plastic covers fitted advise removal and re inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2012 77,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

unable to carry out a full inspection of underside due to plastic covers fitted advise removal and re inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,500 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,323 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,580 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,062 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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CK03 VJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK03 VJG, 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 CK03 VJG registered?

CK03 VJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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