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FV03 RWU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,434 mi
Last recorded115,434 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,434 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 115,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 111,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,726 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,929 miles

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

front tyres 205/55/16 rear tyres 225/50/16

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,616 miles

parking brake warning light on on dash but working properly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,435 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,339 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,460 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2007 51,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,165 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 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

FV03 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 RWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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