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MAC 79

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,553 mi
Last recorded44,553 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 79
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 44,553 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Pass 11 Dec 2023 44,075 miles

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 37,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,864 miles

both front cross strut bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,977 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,586 miles

Foot operated hand brake travel long.

Small chunks out of n/s/f side wall.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,185 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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MAC 79 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MAC 79, 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 MAC 79 registered?

MAC 79 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is MAC 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAC 79 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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