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EC03 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Offside exhaust pipe and centre exhaust support bracket corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn below manufacture service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside - Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlight washers inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch/wing panel corroded but no sharp exposed edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn below manufacture service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Offside exhaust pipe support bracket corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlight washers inoperative

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wing corroded but no sharp edges present

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,089 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective offside and nearside exhaust pipe support brackets corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlight washers inoperative

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlight washers inoperative

front offside exhaust pipe support bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlight washers inoperative

front offside exhaust pipe support bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,886 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape(stepped) on outer edge of treaded section

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

Offside front exhaust pipe hanging bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,366 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,561 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,608 miles

Nearside 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 9 Feb 2009 38,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 27,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,330 miles

Nearside 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)

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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EC03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EC03 CLK, 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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What year was EC03 CLK registered?

EC03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EC03 CLK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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