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DE03 PPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,051 mi
Last recorded188,051 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 188,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 181,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc stone guard corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 174,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc stone guard corroded

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Jul 2018 167,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 153,995 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 142,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 142,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,497 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,345 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on inside wall

Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,479 miles

rear brake pipes & hose ferrules greased

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,099 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked,front discs starting to rust.front exhaust clamped but original weld broken & o/s mirror flasher lens cracked.

Fail 17 May 2011 104,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked,front discs starting to rust,front exhaust clamped but original weld broken,

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 84,788 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

KEEP CHECK ON TYRE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

left front wheel buckeld

rear number plate deteriorated

right hand indicator repetor lens cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

left front wheel buckeld

rear number plate deteriorated

right hand indicator repetor lens cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,095 miles

The o/s rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,783 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 PPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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