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MA03 AEF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,009 mi
Last recorded143,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 139,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 137,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight lense is hazed slightly.

o/s rear tyre is slightly deflated.

slight crack in o/s rear wheel around inner rim and advise monitoring.

slight play in front wheel bearings at both sides.

slight play in steering idler at n/s.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 137,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight lense is hazed slightly.

o/s rear tyre is slightly deflated.

slight play in front wheel bearings at both sides.

slight play in steering idler at n/s.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,381 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,649 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 106,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls damaged

Fail 15 May 2009 106,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2008 97,938 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)

cut in n/s rear tyre side wall, not exposing cords

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 78,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 78,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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MA03 AEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA03 AEF, 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 MA03 AEF registered?

MA03 AEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is MA03 AEF safe to buy?

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