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MP03 FOC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,476 mi
Last recorded161,476 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 161,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Sep 2022 159,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 145,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 145,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2019 139,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 139,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 132,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,102 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated struts weak (8.4.2)

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear brake pads aprox.80% worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 106,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads aprox.80% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,182 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres has small cuts on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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

o/s rear brake pad appears to be wearing low.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 58,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,991 miles

deep cut on nearside rear tyre cords not showing,offside rear tyre getting low,slight cuts on nearside front tyres,front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,896 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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MP03 FOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MP03 FOC, 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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MP03 FOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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