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M18 MDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 119,650 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 112,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened squeak noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 102,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,858 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,926 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,256 miles

LEDS in centre brake light inop

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,802 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,950 miles

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

Lower control arms fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,527 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M18 MDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 M18 MDK, 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 M18 MDK registered?

M18 MDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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