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RAF 11M

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,140 mi
Last recorded136,140 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 11M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 136,140 miles

Brake pipes in general are corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,239 miles

OSFR suspension arm ball joint gator is deteriorated

brake pipes are corroded in general

rear subframe is starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light wear in steering rack

middle exhaust section is corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 127,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light wear in steering rack

middle exhaust section is corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2022 122,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 114,995 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 114,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin faces up (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2021 114,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,296 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 May 2017 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 93,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 May 2016 93,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,422 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,422 miles

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,606 miles

rear exhaust bracked snapped but still supported

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,861 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,643 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

vehicle presented with sunroof not fully closed

Pass 8 May 2009 68,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,056 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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RAF 11M is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAF 11M, 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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RAF 11M is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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