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FV03 NVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 122,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive large gathering of steering oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive large gathering of steering oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 118,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

coil spring corroded nearside front and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 117,917 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

coil spring corroded nearside front and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 112,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 112,662 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 105,959 miles

both rear tyres signs of slight cracking on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 100,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 100,358 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 95,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 16 May 2013 81,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,661 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 7 May 2010 76,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,277 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 71,270 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 67,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,908 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 53,318 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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FV03 NVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV03 NVW, 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 FV03 NVW registered?

FV03 NVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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