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KB03 MVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 133,479 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault with engine management system

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 132,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,922 miles

Hand brake padle sticking slightly and causing the warning light to stay ON on dash display

Nearside front service brakes lazy

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

Tyre pressure low on Offside front 15lbs

Fail 11 Nov 2013 127,857 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Hand brake padle sticking slightly and causing the warning light to stay ON on dash display

Nearside front service brakes lazy

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

Tyre pressure low on Offside front 15lbs

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,117 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

rrear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Nov 2011 114,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 93,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers are starting to smear

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,656 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight damage to front nearside tyre inner side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,655 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 tyres worn slightly on edges

slight damage to front nearside tyre inner side wall

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 MVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KB03 MVD, 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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KB03 MVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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