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FV03 OVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,778 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2010 101,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 82,176 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,584 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm,within central 3/4. (recommend replacement)

Offside front tyre on legal limit, 1.6mm within central 3/4. (recommend replacement)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,336 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 OVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

FV03 OVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is FV03 OVD safe to buy?

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