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RA03 ZTW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,025 mi
Last recorded91,025 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,025 miles

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

headlamp washer system is not working (halogen headlamps)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 91,025 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

headlamp washer system is not working (halogen headlamps)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,010 miles

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

offside rear tyre has some damage to its outer sidewall.

under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 87,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have damage to their outer sidewalls.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,273 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated/rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,497 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,567 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres bold on edges.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,813 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge. front discs worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,973 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,264 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,358 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 28,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,506 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 ZTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

RA03 ZTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RA03 ZTW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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