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FV03 RVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,254 mi
Last recorded163,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 163,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 158,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil struts n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front head lamp levelling device corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at suframe fixing [chassis ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 151,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 138,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken at gearbox

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hook broken

Pass 31 May 2018 132,022 miles

Rear exhaust hook broken

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,748 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 123,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/r handbrake just met pass readings

pad warning light on

Pass 19 May 2016 107,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,197 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 May 2014 63,564 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 63,564 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,631 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 58,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,451 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,611 miles

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

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 RVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

FV03 RVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is FV03 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 RVZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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