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E7 OPA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 OPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,494 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,649 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 5 May 2014 92,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 92,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

re test. original test carried out by a.m jones

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,717 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 61,070 miles

Both front exhaust brackets on exhaust,welds are starting to corrode & may rattle/vibrate when they go

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,070 miles

Both front exhaust brackets on exhaust,welds are starting to corrode & may rattle/vibrate when they go

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,399 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,490 miles

nearside + offside front tyres worn on edges + starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,903 miles

Offside Front 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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E7 OPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E7 OPA, 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 E7 OPA registered?

E7 OPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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