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DV03 VVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,905 mi
Last recorded64,905 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,157 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 54,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes running above rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes running above rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,844 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,815 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,396 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,113 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,529 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,529 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,121 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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DV03 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV03 VVU, 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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DV03 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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