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E8 EAR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,028 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 86,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 124,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not secured in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,629 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 103,691 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,258 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 72,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 75,417 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,012 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,951 miles

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 8 Jun 2016 71,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,508 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,881 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,772 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,526 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,829 miles

Centre 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 2 Jul 2009 38,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 23,468 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,475 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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E8 EAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E8 EAR, 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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E8 EAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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