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EH03 RAD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,654 mi
Last recorded252,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEH03 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 252,654 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 238,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 238,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 188,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 165,854 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre 2mm inner edge

parking brake release sticking

Fail 7 Jul 2012 165,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre 2mm inner edge

parking brake release sticking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 154,215 miles

parking brake sticks

Fail 4 Jul 2011 154,215 miles

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

parking brake sticks

Pass 12 Jul 2010 137,507 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

wiper marks on screen

Fail 10 Jul 2010 137,507 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

wiper marks on screen

Pass 13 Jul 2009 115,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,102 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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EH03 RAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EH03 RAD, 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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EH03 RAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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