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KB03 MTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,079 mi
Last recorded88,079 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,404 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 73,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,558 miles

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,558 miles

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,033 miles

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

belly pan fitted

front discs corroded on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,996 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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KB03 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KB03 MTU, 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 KB03 MTU registered?

KB03 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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