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R7 MNC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2026 113,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 112,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,508 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 109,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,165 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both mounts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes that join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 103,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both mounts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes that join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general condition of undercarriage of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,528 miles

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at this time

under side and sills of vehicle covered by plastic not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,479 miles

exhaust leak o/s front pipe .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,565 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

o/s door mirror contaminated .......

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .........

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,558 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear low .......

o/s door mirror contaminated .......

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .........

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,572 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust has a bracket partially broken

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,711 miles

slight play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .......

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust brackets at transmission bolts loose

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,963 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,964 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise high level brake lamp partly working ,not dangerous

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,890 miles

LED not working on nearside of 3rd stop lamp

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

Nearside mirror indicator cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,890 miles

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

LED not working on nearside of 3rd stop lamp

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

Nearside mirror indicator cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 22,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,273 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)

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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R7 MNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R7 MNC, 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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R7 MNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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