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MEZ 5608

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

224,378 mi
Last recorded224,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5608
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 224,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack play.

Suspension/chassis corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 221,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

STEERING RACK PLAY.

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 219,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

STEERING RACK HAS A PLAY

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 216,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 216,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 213,617 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 209,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 202,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 198,851 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 190,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 186,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 174,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 165,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 157,251 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 157,251 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 143,570 miles

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

Exhaust clamp cracked half way through recommended repair.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 127,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,798 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 114,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,793 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,380 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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MEZ 5608 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MEZ 5608, 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 MEZ 5608 registered?

MEZ 5608 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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