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M17 MPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,350 mi
Last recorded85,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,344 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,344 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,376 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,794 miles

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

front and centre exhaust mounts missing / broken - recommend repair

Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front and centre exhaust mounts missing / broken - recommend repair

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,045 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs pitted on inner braking surface

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,939 miles

front disc slightly pitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,187 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,278 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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M17 MPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M17 MPN, 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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M17 MPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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