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R31 UEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 UEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 53,321 miles

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 50,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 44,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 33,582 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencers (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,591 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 26,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,001 miles

Rear antiroll bar rusty

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 24,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyrev wearing low on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 24,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside rear tyrev wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 15,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,067 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,852 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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R31 UEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R31 UEL, 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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R31 UEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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