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M16 AAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 97,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 97,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective THE LENS IS VERY FROSTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

AN EXHAUST BRACKET REQUIRES RE WELDING BACK TO THE FRONT PIPE

BOTH SIDES REAR BACKPLATES ARE RUBBING THE DISC / DRUM

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,852 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,583 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,771 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 95,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,211 miles

both sides rear steel brake pipes to the hoses are starting to corrode

i can hardly see any steel brake pipes to assess their condition because of a plastic shield under the car

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,211 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both offside lamp lenses are frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both sides rear steel brake pipes to the hoses are starting to corrode

i can hardly see any steel brake pipes to assess their condition because of a plastic shield under the car

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 92,417 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction anything hanging from the interior mirror larger than a golf ball size is a fail also the sat nav bracket is also in the wiper sweep which is not allowed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp lens very frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,548 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip l;amp lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

the engine management light is on and i can hear an air leak from the inlet manifold area alsoboth rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm rearball joint worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies and phone brackets in the wiprer sweep are a fail (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

corrosion developing in various chassis, body and floor-pan areas

n/s/r 225/50/16 tyre very close to limit

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

corrosion developing in various chassis, body and floor-pan areas

n/s/r 225/50/16 tyre very close to limit

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,278 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

both rear coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 69,278 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,848 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,072 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2009 42,049 miles

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

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

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 27 Jun 2008 31,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 18,425 miles

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

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

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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M16 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M16 AAY, 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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M16 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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