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EU03 KUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,950 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding but not holed

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch has corrosion but not holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch has corrosion but not holed

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion but not holed

Rear Suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 115,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking OVER FLOW PIPE SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 105,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,169 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not sharp

Nearside Front skirt damaged but not sharp

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,176 miles

Front Bumper damaged/temporary repaired not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Side skirt damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,176 miles

Front Bumper damaged/temporary repaired not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side skirt damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front bumber damaged but not sharp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front bumber damaged but not sharp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer wall damage

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,294 miles

Engine management light on

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wipers are smearing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,294 miles

Engine management light on

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,212 miles

Front exhaust hanger missing.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,155 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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EU03 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU03 KUG, 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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EU03 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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