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EA03 NBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,245 mi
Last recorded111,245 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 111,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,012 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,128 miles

Front Registration surround damaged but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp innoperative

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed incorrectly (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Registration surround damaged but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp innoperative

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,776 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,694 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,871 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement both front hub areas

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,373 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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EA03 NBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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