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EF03 NZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 123,644 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,272 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,272 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp is loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,993 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides cracked as well (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp is loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 106,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,488 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

o/s front tyre worn in side edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,630 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,987 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre slight worne in side edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worne in side edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worne in side edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,338 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre slight worne outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,255 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,111 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,394 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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EF03 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EF03 NZZ, 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 EF03 NZZ registered?

EF03 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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