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DS03 VPM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,730 mi
Last recorded170,730 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 170,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 162,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 159,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 140,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,321 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,873 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,445 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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DS03 VPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS03 VPM, 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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What year was DS03 VPM registered?

DS03 VPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DS03 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 VPM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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