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EG03 VJM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,634 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres outer edges

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2022 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres outer edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,370 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 106,444 miles

only just passed handbrake test

Pass 11 May 2017 103,931 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted parking brake gradient test just passed

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 95,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

front engine noise

o/s/f wiper

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,835 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Service inspection overdue.

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,842 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 VJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG03 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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