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DE03 XUR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,678 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to the rear subframe

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 104,779 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,912 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,963 miles

inpact damage to the rear tyres

rip in the offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,963 miles

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

inpact damage to the rear tyres

rip in the offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyer inner edge worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyer inner edge worn

o/s front fog lamp out

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,890 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,887 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2009 49,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,745 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 XUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XUR, 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 XUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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