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OE03 UKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,672 mi
Last recorded175,672 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 175,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 157,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 137,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 134,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 118,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen slightly scratched by off side wiper

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,476 miles

Front Tyres poor condition

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,391 miles

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

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,221 miles

airbag warning light on

handbrake pedal anti-slip rubber missing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,995 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,388 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,836 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 29 Aug 2006 41,525 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 UKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

OE03 UKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is OE03 UKX safe to buy?

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