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D8 LRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 LRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,785 miles

Headlights only just have a beam pattern

Parking brake low effort

Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlights only just have a beam pattern

Parking brake low effort

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Offside (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

nsr tyre worn on inner and outer edges + nail

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

nsr tyre worn on inner and outer edges + nail

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,903 miles

Unable to Test Left rear Seat belt Due to child seat fitted

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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D8 LRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D8 LRM, 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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D8 LRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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