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FM03 ZTG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 129,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear wheel repaired inner flange

Fail 21 Jul 2017 129,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid too rear joint (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid too rear joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear wheel repaired inner flange

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 May 2016 117,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working fog comes on with rear fog lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 91yxl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

childs seat fitted

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,455 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,501 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 58,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,721 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,695 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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FM03 ZTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FM03 ZTG, 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 FM03 ZTG registered?

FM03 ZTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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