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MA03 NBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,251 mi
Last recorded147,251 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 147,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,080 miles

Headlamp high beam both intermittently not working, possible switch fault.

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washers poor, only one jet working.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,041 miles

both front inner wings holed and corroded

poor effort from n/s washer

Fail 25 Mar 2024 144,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both front inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,946 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front lower splitter damaged and loose

Fail 24 Jan 2022 141,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front lower splitter damaged and loose

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,267 miles

Front incorrect tyres fitted,

Rear incorrect tyres size fitted,

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective showing blue but has a problem, flashing intermittently. (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front incorrect tyres fitted,

Rear incorrect tyres size fitted,

Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 134,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 132,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 136,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,267 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 79,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,851 miles

o/s/f sill cover damaged and rubber jacking point missing

Pass 15 May 2008 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 37,619 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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MA03 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NBF, 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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MA03 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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