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M30 PPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,215 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,147 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch inoperative not working as intended (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn no1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn no2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,028 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,028 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 16 Nov 2011 60,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,738 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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M30 PPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M30 PPP, 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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M30 PPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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