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RA03 EHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,429 mi
Last recorded129,429 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Fail 11 Oct 2017 129,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Fail 7 Oct 2017 129,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front tyre edges worn

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Slightly play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

eml light is on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 88,134 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

eml light is on

Pass 13 May 2011 83,501 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre tread depth low on outer edge (2mm)

rear tyres tread depths low on inner edges (both 2mm)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 69,807 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,209 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 53,197 miles

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

not able to see full under vehicle due under gaurd fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006

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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RA03 EHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA03 EHD, 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 RA03 EHD registered?

RA03 EHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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