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DS03 ENH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 93,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 93,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 87,211 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 87,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced due to OSF fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF lower rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Probably stuck caliper, brake disc burnt too. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached NSF lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 82,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 78,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,000 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 69,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,322 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 65,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,639 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,824 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking sensors faulty †tyres 245x40x17 rear † 225x45x17 front

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,770 miles

parking sensors faulty †tyres 245x40x17 rear † 225x45x17 front

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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DS03 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS03 ENH, 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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DS03 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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