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MF03 XBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,689 mi
Last recorded163,689 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 XBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,689 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 163,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 163,111 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 159,614 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 159,614 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)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 154,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 154,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front fog lamp inoprative

Pass 3 Sep 2012 152,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 144,685 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 136,909 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 127,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 120,742 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 120,717 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges.

play front steering.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.unable to fully see rear springs.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 120,612 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r,n/s/fand o/s/f tyres worn on edges.

play front steering.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.unable to fully see rear springs.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 112,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 89,309 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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MF03 XBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MF03 XBB, 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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MF03 XBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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