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R3 EJE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,661 mi
Last recorded124,661 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 124,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,189 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 117,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre warn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside wing mirror deteriorating

Rear all suspension parts deteriorating

Rear both inner sills corroded

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Rear sub frame corroded

gear box oil leak

hand brake lever damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 9 Jun 2022 114,160 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 106,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 106,465 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 106,452 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,154 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2018 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,378 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front headlamps lenses / covers are deteriorating

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,246 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to miss parts of the screen

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Drivers wiper blade starting to miss parts of the screen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r road spring in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,015 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have splits inside sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,587 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,431 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2006 27,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R3 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R3 EJE, 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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R3 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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