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EA03 NDE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 136,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 133,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 124,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 118,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 110,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,396 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified both (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 102,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,945 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,435 miles

OIL IS LEAKING FROM UNDER CAR.

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN NEAR TO WEAR INDICATOR BARS.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN .

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH HAS MOVED FOWARD AND IS UP AGAINST SUBFRAME BUT AT TIME OF TEST IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,559 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are going soft and have slight play in them

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs have a slight lip & are corroded

engine has a oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,721 miles

near side rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread.

off side front tyre sidewall damaged to the limit.

small amount of play in off side front track rod end ball joint.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,966 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,692 miles

water shield over brakecylinder missing

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 NDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 EA03 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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