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FV03 OOA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,323 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2017 147,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,300 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 225/45/17w

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 138,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 225/45/17w

rear silencer corroded

unable to fully test o/s steering system due to worn component

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,174 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,575 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 91,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on oiuter edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,960 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on oiuter edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,381 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge. (225/45zr17)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge. (245/40zr17)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,014 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 16 May 2006 44,774 miles

nail in tyre

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 OOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

FV03 OOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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