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MK03 SWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 SWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 98,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,465 miles

the aftermarket horn fitted,is not working properly,but is just loud enough to pass test.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,764 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffing on inner edge. (noted that vehicle has had suspension work carried out on nearside rear).

Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre scuffing on inner edge. (noted that vehicle has had suspension work carried out on nearside rear).

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,591 miles

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

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

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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MK03 SWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK03 SWV, 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 MK03 SWV registered?

MK03 SWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MK03 SWV safe to buy?

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