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RA03 EKC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,486 mi
Last recorded137,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2015

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

Pass 27 May 2014 126,311 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 27 May 2014 126,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 119,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kits fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2012 113,003 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre cut outer side wall

offside front tyre nailed

rear pads worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,223 miles

chip in screen

Fail 28 May 2011 105,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

chip in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,449 miles

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

Sill covers and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath of car

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 71,909 miles

rear no plate slightly defaced

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,535 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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RA03 EKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RA03 EKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 EKC registered?

RA03 EKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is RA03 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 EKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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