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EX03 NUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,756 mi
Last recorded145,756 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,756 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEAR

Offside Front TYRE WEAR

Fail 28 Feb 2018 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEAR

Offside Front TYRE WEAR

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,991 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIATION

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted restricting inspection of safety belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted restricting inspection of safety belt

Nearside Rear Nail within tread area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 119,834 miles

exhaust center cats rattals

nearside rear tyre 2mm wearing inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,082 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 105,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,294 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,961 miles

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,627 miles

front discs poor copndition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,355 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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EX03 NUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX03 NUW, 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 EX03 NUW registered?

EX03 NUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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