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CU03 OVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,979 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly cracking

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

Fail 11 Apr 2024 94,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly cracking

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 12 Apr 2023 93,811 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear cross member corroed

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 89,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,884 miles

front and rear tyres both sides cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,315 miles

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,107 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 84,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 83,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 83,631 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

LH front lifting point block is missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 81,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 77,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 75,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 65,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,403 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 OVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

CU03 OVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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