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FR03 ACF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,593 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 100,593 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 85,520 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 85,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 74,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 74,806 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,359 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs pitted, corroded and worn

n/s and o/s/r brake discs pitted and corroded

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2008 67,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs pitted, corroded and worn

n/s and o/s/r brake discs pitted and corroded

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2007 62,253 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 55,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FR03 ACF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FR03 ACF, 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 FR03 ACF registered?

FR03 ACF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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