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FC03 FJC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,398 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 103,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,326 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 102,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,540 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Apr 2021 91,623 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlights dim

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,388 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 70,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,649 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,904 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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FC03 FJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FC03 FJC, 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 FC03 FJC registered?

FC03 FJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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