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ESK 175

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,901 mi
Last recorded12,901 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 175
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 12,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 12,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 12,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 11,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 11,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 10,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 10,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 9,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 7,577 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2018 7,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 7,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 6,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 6,401 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 5,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 5,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 4,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 3,633 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 2,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 1,672 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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ESK 175 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ESK 175, 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 ESK 175 registered?

ESK 175 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is ESK 175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 175 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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