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FP03 OLU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,049 mi
Last recorded122,049 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 May 2014 87,066 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,651 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,297 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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FP03 OLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP03 OLU, 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 FP03 OLU registered?

FP03 OLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FP03 OLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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