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R6 AHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mounting on rear section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge, worn on inner - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower forward arm bush is starting to unbond

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,909 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on top and under engine area

Fail 22 Nov 2024 91,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on top and under engine area

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,816 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 87,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,462 miles

Front Headlight washers not working

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,393 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level switch arm is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlight washers not working

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,827 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight deteriorated on track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyer slight worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight deteriorated on track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyer slight worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,663 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,683 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,604 miles

Both front brake discs and pads have advanced wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,952 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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R6 AHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R6 AHD, 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 R6 AHD registered?

R6 AHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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