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KV03 EWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 121,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported before rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 36% (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera in sweped area ()

Oil leak underside of vehicle ()

smoke from rear of engine

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,714 miles

advise both head lamp lenses misty

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2015 111,714 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both head lamp lenses misty

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 105,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 105,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2013 101,073 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 101,073 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 101,033 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 73,863 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 73,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 105,249 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 105,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,022 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

hand/foot brake warning light on

high level brake light 50% working

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 75,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,190 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,190 miles

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

front brake discs worn

parkbrake warning light does not always extinguish

rear high level brake light damaged.not all lights illuminate in operation

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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KV03 EWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV03 EWM, 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 KV03 EWM registered?

KV03 EWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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