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DC03 ZGH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,454 mi
Last recorded142,454 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 142,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 142,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel non returning (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,446 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2017 138,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,982 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 133,982 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 125,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,305 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

srs light staying on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,231 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 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC03 ZGH, 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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DC03 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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