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M222 MDD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 MDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,598 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted and wet test rain heavy

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,099 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 125,093 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,425 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear one of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,407 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear one of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,170 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 123,160 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,021 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,011 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,047 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake binding off side

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,989 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,187 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,061 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 94,061 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,251 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,251 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,181 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges badly

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,820 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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M222 MDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M222 MDD, 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 M222 MDD registered?

M222 MDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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