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CU03 OUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 127,497 miles

Handbrake performance just passed at 16%

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 122,872 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 116,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 116,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,137 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 115,137 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 107,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 97,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,325 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit and scubbing on outter edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit and scubbing on outter edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 77,187 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,730 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 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CU03 OUC, 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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CU03 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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