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FE03 XTB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 70,671 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,445 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 67,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

aftermarket registration plates fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,140 miles

centre catalytic convertors are rattling but have passed the emissions test.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,099 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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FE03 XTB 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 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 FE03 XTB, 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 FE03 XTB registered?

FE03 XTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 XTB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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