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R1 VCB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 129,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 129,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,836 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 126,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,480 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,473 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 113,438 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,438 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,375 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket very rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,278 miles

front brake disc very rusty and scored on inner surface

near side front beam pattern on headlight a little weak due to condensation when first turned on

Fail 3 Dec 2013 107,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc very rusty and scored on inner surface

near side front beam pattern on headlight a little weak due to condensation when first turned on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,059 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces very rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2012 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs inner surfaces very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion on frnt brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,597 miles

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

slight corrosion on frnt brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 84,590 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 67,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 49,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 28,316 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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R1 VCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R1 VCB, 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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R1 VCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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