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OV03 XMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 156,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,934 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 152,934 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 148,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,278 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 123,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,636 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,794 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,794 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 89,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 83,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 74,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 68,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,403 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 62,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 56,341 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 56,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 50,373 miles

Centre stop light lens small crack

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 41,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OV03 XMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 OV03 XMZ, 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 OV03 XMZ registered?

OV03 XMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 XMZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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