MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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
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
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
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
N/S/F/STEERING/IDLER/BAR/BUSH/WORN
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Rear springs not fully visible.
Slight corrosion on brake pipes.
Underbody guard fitted at test.
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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