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DE03 TOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Fail 15 Aug 2020 65,852 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,286 miles

Central slight blow exhuast

Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,877 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine maximum 0.90, actual 2.19 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint, exhaust loose to (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 57,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 57,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,133 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 58,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,593 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,308 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,306 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level below maximum

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level below maximum

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,353 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 TOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

DE03 TOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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