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RF03 OPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,813 mi
Last recorded176,813 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 176,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 168,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 150,803 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 140,450 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,377 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,444 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 104,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,435 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2014 80,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2013 75,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 69,950 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 13 May 2011 64,361 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

Fail 12 May 2011 64,359 miles

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

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

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,162 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 May 2009 51,580 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 7 May 2008 44,023 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2mm

advise front pads getting worn

advise gearbox sump gasket leaking

Pass 22 May 2007 38,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Stonechip in windscreen outside swept area

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

Pass 16 May 2006 30,648 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 30,648 miles

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

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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RF03 OPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF03 OPH, 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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RF03 OPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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