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P19 SSG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 SSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,556 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 126,546 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,723 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,453 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,452 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,910 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,150 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,217 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,101 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,101 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,630 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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P19 SSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P19 SSG, 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 P19 SSG registered?

P19 SSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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