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OW03 KMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,061 mi
Last recorded228,061 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 228,061 miles

Front both tyres wearing from outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 228,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front both tyres wearing from outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 210,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 124,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,873 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,765 miles

Both headlamps require polishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Smoke test passed as readings did not register.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,642 miles

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

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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OW03 KMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW03 KMG, 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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OW03 KMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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