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OE03 PHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,924 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,450 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,450 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both front ) (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both front ) (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,255 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,360 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,717 miles

o/s/r tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,255 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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OE03 PHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OE03 PHF, 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 OE03 PHF registered?

OE03 PHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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The MOT history for OE03 PHF shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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