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R700 RPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,388 mi
Last recorded180,388 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 180,388 miles

screen cracked not in driver view

Pass 18 Mar 2020 179,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 179,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 173,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 165,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 155,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 151,680 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 151,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres have badly warn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise tracking

Offside Front nail in outer shoulder of tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,729 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 144,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise tracking to stop uneven wear to front tyres

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps are cloudy

Pass 22 Feb 2013 133,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 127,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

smell of diesel and underside of car has light film of diesel

Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,936 miles

smell of diesel and underside of car has light film of diesel

Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 120,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 113,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 107,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,335 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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R700 RPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R700 RPN, 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 R700 RPN registered?

R700 RPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is R700 RPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 RPN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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