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EG03 TUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,730 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S DOOR MIRROR DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING

Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective CAP DOES NOT FIT / SCREW UP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING

Pass 10 May 2017 85,972 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 85,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,838 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,133 miles

Can't inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat is fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside front tyre has damage on the sidewall, not through to the cords

offside front tyre has age cracks on the sidewall, not showing cords

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,701 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 30,701 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,144 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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EG03 TUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG03 TUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 TUP registered?

EG03 TUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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