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DN03 DLF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,496 mi
Last recorded114,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,104 miles

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

advise ofside rear brake noisey /sqeaking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,107 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 105,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,512 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,512 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 68,739 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,874 miles

E M L staying on

Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,649 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

E M L staying on

Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,208 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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DN03 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN03 DLF, 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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DN03 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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