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DF03 PUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 77,124 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 76,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s mirror discoloured

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,255 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,006 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,006 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in dog leg lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,325 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,892 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF03 PUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 PUV registered?

DF03 PUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DF03 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 PUV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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