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RF03 XHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 126,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,835 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 122,833 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 104,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2017 96,127 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near ABS module. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel outer rim damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes near fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Light rusting around some suspension components.

Slight play in both front steering arm inner rack joints.

There are signs of petrol around fuel tank and the fuel breather pipe is badly corroded. this may be leaking when tank is full. Advise attention very soon.

Pass 20 May 2016 90,128 miles

Child seat fitted

General corrosion on exhaust system

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 28 May 2015 83,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

front wiperblade smearing slightly

Fail 23 May 2015 83,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

front wiperblade smearing slightly

Pass 24 May 2014 75,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Heavy corrosion on brake pipes advise attention soon

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Some slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 75,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Very slight corossion to wheel archs

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 67,245 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 59,560 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 53,799 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 27 May 2011 53,798 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 19 May 2010 45,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,459 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 May 2008 31,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,027 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 May 2007 25,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,495 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

marks on both front brake discs

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 XHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RF03 XHA, 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 XHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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