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E15 DMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,111 mi
Last recorded150,111 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 150,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit on car .9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

headlights going cloudy

Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 149,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,273 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 149,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 148,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 132,497 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 120,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,178 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,178 miles

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

ADVISE under side of car covered

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,317 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 93,317 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,175 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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E15 DMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E15 DMC, 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 E15 DMC registered?

E15 DMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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