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DC03 DAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

71,054 mi
Last recorded71,054 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 71,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 69,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,071 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,935 miles

Headlamp washers inop.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers inop.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 63,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,701 miles

rear exhaust box has a leak on the box

Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box has a leak on the box

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,191 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,092 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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DC03 DAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DC03 DAV, 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 DC03 DAV registered?

DC03 DAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is DC03 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 DAV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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