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MR03 MER

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER SPLIT BUT EXHAUST SECURE

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER SPLIT BUT EXHAUST SECURE

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ALUMINUM SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ALUMINUM SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement STEEL SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH COLLAPSED (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ALUMINUM SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ALUMINUM SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 71,187 miles

nearside rear brake pads look very low possibly below 1.5 mm very strong advise

offside front tyre on the legal wear limmits at the time of test very strong advise

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,705 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,642 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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MR03 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MR03 MER, 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 MR03 MER registered?

MR03 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is MR03 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 MER shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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