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ET03 TVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,326 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken. System still supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,102 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,279 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,072 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,563 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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ET03 TVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol 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 ET03 TVF, 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 ET03 TVF registered?

ET03 TVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is ET03 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 TVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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