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CU03 FZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

256,973 mi
Last recorded256,973 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 256,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front end accident damage

Front o/s & n/s seat belt webbing fraying

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear o/s & n/s coil springs corrosion

Rear registration plate deterioration

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 242,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 242,934 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire plus black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 208,266 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 208,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 18 Apr 2018 199,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 199,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 191,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 191,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 178,025 miles

advise both headlamp lenses misted needs polishing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 178,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both headlamp lenses misted needs polishing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 165,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 165,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,113 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 152,961 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 135,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 110,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 110,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 99,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,123 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,386 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 69,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,166 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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CU03 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CU03 FZZ, 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 CU03 FZZ registered?

CU03 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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