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CU03 VUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 111,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,114 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,254 miles

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 71,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 68,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,858 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 VUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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