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EK03 UTF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 123,571 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 123,571 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2018 109,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,744 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,222 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 18 Jun 2009 64,514 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,455 miles

n/s/f tyre large chunk out of inner wall no cords showing & splits are starting too.

n/s/r tyre only reads 2.6mm tread

o/s/f tyre has small splits on inner wall

o/s/r tyre only reads 2.4mm tread

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,512 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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EK03 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 EK03 UTF, 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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EK03 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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