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R13 PHX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,314 mi
Last recorded56,314 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 PHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 56,314 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,656 miles

(Rear suspension components corroded)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 54,656 miles

(Rear suspension components corroded)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Low on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear (Rear suspension components corroded)

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

Pass 25 May 2023 52,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 44,164 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 31,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 24,850 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,712 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outside edge & old 2006 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre old 2006 y o m

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90-95% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,957 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 20,942 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,287 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,491 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,080 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 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

R13 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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