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DF03 DHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,396 mi
Last recorded161,396 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 161,396 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 158,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 May 2019 158,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2018 153,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 143,875 miles

Nearside Front outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 130,616 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 130,368 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

o/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 90,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,377 miles

eml light on dash

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 67,115 miles

both side front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,762 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,368 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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DF03 DHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF03 DHL, 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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DF03 DHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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