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FA03 UMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,115 mi
Last recorded134,115 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,275 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,156 miles

all four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating (strong advise

damage in swept area of windscreen

front and rear brake pads low

nearside front suspension strut top mount splitting

offside front suspension strut top mount splitting (strong advise

rear exhaust front mount weak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating (strong advise

damage in swept area of windscreen

front and rear brake pads low

nearside front suspension strut top mount splitting

offside front suspension strut top mount splitting (strong advise

rear exhaust front mount weak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 74,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,734 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,602 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts and chunks out of outer sidewall + badly worn on edges not showing cords yet

offside front tyre badly worn on edge not showing cords

offside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,599 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts and chunks out of outer sidewall + badly worn on edges not showing cords yet

offside front tyre badly worn on edge not showing cords

offside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,707 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,702 miles

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

Long travel parking brake.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,007 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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FA03 UMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA03 UMU, 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 FA03 UMU registered?

FA03 UMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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