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RA03 OWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 OWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,407 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,737 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,782 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,358 miles

Addvise underbody covers fitted

Advise N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

Advise N/S/R tyre has a screw in it

Advise engine under covers fitted

Advise front pads low

Advise under bonnet covers fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,116 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut but not showing cord

Pass 23 May 2007 8,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,567 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 OWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

RA03 OWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RA03 OWG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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