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FV03 OAL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,967 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2021 100,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust is blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,837 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front fog light not working

play in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 94,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,679 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking at inner tread area.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,335 miles

Covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 56,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,045 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,820 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,214 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 OAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV03 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

FV03 OAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 OAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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