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MDG 389V

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 389V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 106,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 106,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,825 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 99,825 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,701 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,796 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,655 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 32,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,986 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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MDG 389V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 MDG 389V, 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 MDG 389V registered?

MDG 389V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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