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EK03 UUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 103,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,389 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on edges of tread 225/45 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has splits in inner sidewall 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 113,389 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on edges of tread 225/45 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has splits in inner sidewall 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 77,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,717 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,717 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,144 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 UUP 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 EK03 UUP, 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 EK03 UUP registered?

EK03 UUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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