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D8 MLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 187,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 181,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 179,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 179,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 177,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 174,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2018 154,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 150,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 139,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,452 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

hand brake readings close to lower limit

Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre tread bald on edges close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on both edges

substute tail lights being used at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre tread bald on edges close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on both edges

substute tail lights being used at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,990 miles

both front tyre worn low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,430 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,297 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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D8 MLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLM, 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 MLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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