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R13 GER

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 GER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 106,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 97,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 89,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 82,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,519 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,262 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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R13 GER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 R13 GER, 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 R13 GER registered?

R13 GER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for R13 GER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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