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MT03 UGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 125,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 125,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,721 miles

all exhaust system poor condition

indicator switch sticky

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat wirring faulty (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all exhaust system poor condition

indicator switch sticky

Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

Offside Front Wing mirror glass discoloured but not affecting view

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 118,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass discoloured but not affecting view

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,481 miles

Nearside Front NOISE suspension further investigation required

Fail 17 Jul 2017 116,461 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front NOISE suspension further investigation required

Pass 16 Jul 2016 111,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

offside and nearside front and offside rear road wheels slight damage on inner edges

park brake effort close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

offside and nearside front and offside rear road wheels slight damage on inner edges

park brake effort close to legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,735 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Mar 2013 93,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,400 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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MT03 UGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MT03 UGZ, 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 MT03 UGZ registered?

MT03 UGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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