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FC03 UAF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,459 mi
Last recorded84,459 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,459 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,003 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,423 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 80,606 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

oil leak

prop shaft bush on the gearbox side is slightly deteriorated

slight movement in the steering system joints

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer thread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop-shaft donut bush on the gearbox side is slightly worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,056 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

all four wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,022 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets are corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,483 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust brackets are slightly corroded

prop shaft donut bush is slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,697 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,281 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 20,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,337 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 UAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FC03 UAF, 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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FC03 UAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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