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FB03 MXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,945 mi
Last recorded85,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,206 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,501 miles

Front Upper Oil leak engine ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,268 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,440 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,602 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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FB03 MXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FB03 MXP, 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 FB03 MXP registered?

FB03 MXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 MXP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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