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FM03 ZDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 77,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlight slightly low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Underbody surface corrosion in places

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,694 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cant inspect full underside of the vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2023 69,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cant inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,590 miles

Nearside Rear Disc in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass deteriorating

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corrosion

Under trays & Sill covers fitted, Cant inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,892 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,858 miles

All tyres perished

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 effort just passed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,251 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,777 miles

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,508 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges , offside front is worn low . 225/45zr17

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FM03 ZDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM03 ZDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 ZDU registered?

FM03 ZDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 ZDU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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