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MB03 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 100,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,652 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 84,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 72,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense discoloured and beam pattern (border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense discoloured and beam pattern (border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,061 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,033 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust section hanger broken but system is supported ok

Top covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,278 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Top covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Top covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,949 miles

slight movement to both nearside and offside lower arm inner bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,800 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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MB03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MB03 CLK, 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 MB03 CLK registered?

MB03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is MB03 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB03 CLK shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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