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G16 RMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 RMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 126,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,942 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 103,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

slight bind on nearside rear brake

under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,625 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

registration plates starting to deteriorated

under floor covers fitted preventing access to components under vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,783 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,722 miles

both rear brake hoses cracking

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,221 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 88,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,403 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,623 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,382 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on the inside edge and grooved

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,382 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on the inside edge and grooved

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise that srs display on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,822 miles

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

srs warning light on †horn sounds with ignition int. †front tyres low on edges

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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G16 RMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G16 RMJ, 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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G16 RMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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