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DS 8172

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8172
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 126,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,394 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 119,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,762 miles

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust has one hanger brackets missing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,761 miles

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

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust has one hanger brackets missing

Pass 4 May 2016 82,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EM LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,532 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty in places

headlamp lenses getting cloudy

indicator switch weak and sloppy

Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,532 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty in places

headlamp lenses getting cloudy

indicator switch weak and sloppy

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,836 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,598 miles

exhaust hanger on centre section snapped

Pass 7 May 2010 66,184 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 66,110 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp damaged and partly working

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f suspension bush leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2009 57,047 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 57,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,040 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 35,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 35,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,656 miles

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

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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DS 8172 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 DS 8172, 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 DS 8172 registered?

DS 8172 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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