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MY03 SCB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 SCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,894 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,659 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 88,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,798 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer front boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer front boot (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp washer imtermitant

o/s/f headlamp may have fault (zenon bulb slow to warm up)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer front boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer front boot (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp washer imtermitant

o/s/f headlamp may have fault (zenon bulb slow to warm up)

Pass 20 Sep 2015 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 46,029 miles

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

passanger wiper starting to smear

Fail 31 May 2013 46,029 miles

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

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

passanger wiper starting to smear

Fail 29 May 2013 45,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre is worn off on inner shoulder 225/45/17 91Y

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,318 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,054 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,054 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,337 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,178 miles

offside repeater slight damage

Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,175 miles

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

offside wing repeater slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,887 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,550 miles

slight sidewall damage evident on front tyres

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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MY03 SCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MY03 SCB, 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 MY03 SCB registered?

MY03 SCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is MY03 SCB safe to buy?

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