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D2 RAE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,166 miles

Rear both tyre centre treads at 2mm

some level warning lights flashing on dash

Fail 2 Jun 2017 109,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolts insecure at hub unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyre centre treads at 2mm

some level warning lights flashing on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,723 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack gaitor slightly damaged

Windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 100,721 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack gaitor slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,633 miles

Offside rear coil spring broken at extreme end but still fully located

Fail 16 Feb 2013 95,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring broken at extreme end but still fully located

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,182 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 60,965 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,227 miles

Engine leaking oil from area of turbo.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 52,223 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine leaking oil from area of turbo.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,054 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Vehicle has minor damage to panels on nearside door and nearside rear wing.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,478 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D2 RAE registered?

D2 RAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is D2 RAE safe to buy?

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