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R8 TGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,965 mi
Last recorded165,965 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 160,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 160,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump/seal (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 152,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall have slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,355 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Headlights deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Headlights deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,200 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,317 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,831 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 34,170 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,294 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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R8 TGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 TGP, 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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R8 TGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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