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DA03 LVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,445 mi
Last recorded110,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 110,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers has reduced damping.

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear. (over axle)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Signs of uneven wear on nearside rear and offside front tyre edges

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers has reduced damping.

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear. (over axle)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Signs of uneven wear on nearside rear and offside front tyre edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,979 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 80,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,840 miles

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

nearside front tyre shoulders wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre shoulders wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,870 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DA03 LVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA03 LVL, 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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What year was DA03 LVL registered?

DA03 LVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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