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MM03 KJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,896 mi
Last recorded131,896 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 KJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 131,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear antiroll bar link bush worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,553 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear antiroll bar link bush worn

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear antiroll bar link lower bush worn

Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear antiroll bar link lower bush worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,533 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge and nail in tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm on edges

slight damage on nearside front tyre outter wall

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,098 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm slight damage to outter wall and nail in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to nearside tyre outter wall

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of car due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm slight damage to outter wall and nail in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to nearside tyre outter wall

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of car due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,149 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,938 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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MM03 KJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MM03 KJV, 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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MM03 KJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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