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EA03 FOX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,249 mi
Last recorded97,249 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,249 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,249 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet can not be opened (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 96,246 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes under protective coating or heavy grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes under protective coating or heavy grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

brake pipes are heavily greased

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,423 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,699 miles

N/S/F/STEERING/IDLER/BAR/BUSH/WORN

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F/STEERING/IDLER/BAR/BUSH/WORN

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,250 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 78,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,856 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 13 Jun 2011 66,251 miles

Rear springs not fully visible.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guard fitted at test.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,482 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,051 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 55,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2008 49,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EA03 FOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EA03 FOX, 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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EA03 FOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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