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DE03 AEW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 30,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 28,813 miles

both rear stabilizer rods corroded

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 16 May 2022 28,122 miles

Rear both rear stabiliser rods corroded

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 27,431 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 25,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,412 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,409 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 21,367 miles

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

all underside has covers

f/o/s front suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,681 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 5,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,510 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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DE03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DE03 AEW, 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 DE03 AEW registered?

DE03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is DE03 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 AEW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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