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D2 FEC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,466 mi
Last recorded172,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 FEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 172,461 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner front on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 169,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 169,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour rb501 (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2017 169,355 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres stepped

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 165,053 miles

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

rear shock absorbers appear soft

Fail 10 May 2016 165,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers appear soft

Pass 11 Apr 2015 145,960 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 145,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,484 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,959 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 117,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 105,002 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 105,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 90,324 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

glow plug light on

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,665 miles

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

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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D2 FEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D2 FEC, 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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D2 FEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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