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EJ03 VUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,772 mi
Last recorded141,772 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,194 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,148 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,782 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 57,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,044 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,696 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ03 VUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ03 VUK, 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 EJ03 VUK registered?

EJ03 VUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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