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P12 MBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,820 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 157,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,338 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,450 miles

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

parking brake just met requirments

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,361 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly

nearside rear park brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,167 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm balljoint covers splitting

rear subframe and suspension arms - surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,580 miles

nearside front exhaust bracket disconnected - exhaust system secure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,067 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

Fail 26 Apr 2011 79,061 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,516 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,949 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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P12 MBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P12 MBC, 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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P12 MBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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