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EG03 VHW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,843 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

front discs worn

front passenger seat defective

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

front discs worn

front passenger seat defective

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,103 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,412 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 62,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre just pass on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,327 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,663 miles

covers fitted under car

parking brake travell just o k

slight play in n/s/f a/r/b jiont

Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,663 miles

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

check j sizes on all wheels to match tyres

covers fitted under car

parking brake travell just o k

slight play in n/s/f a/r/b jiont

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,380 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,660 miles

long travel on parking brake pedal

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (no cords visible)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,232 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 VHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VHW, 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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EG03 VHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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