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DE03 EXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,069 mi
Last recorded199,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 199,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 189,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 189,719 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 161,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2019 161,937 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 159,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 152,582 miles

advice on further look at hand brake

Pass 20 Jun 2016 145,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 137,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 124,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 124,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 103,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 83,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,679 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 83,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 78,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,835 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 EXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE03 EXW, 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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DE03 EXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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