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KM03 VUF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 128,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,411 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both brake flexi hoses not fixed in mountain brackets

Rear exhaust pipe is cracked connecting to rear silencer

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe is cracked connecting to rear silencer

Pass 14 Jan 2023 102,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,503 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,503 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 73,298 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,875 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,875 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,552 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,606 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,848 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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KM03 VUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM03 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 VUF registered?

KM03 VUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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