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RF03 XHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,685 mi
Last recorded144,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 144,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 144,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 40,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 129,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 121,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 121,852 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulb failure lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 114,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2013 105,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 97,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 85,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,607 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 74,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 40,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre treads wearing close to wear bars

slight wear steps on front 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 XHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XHK, 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 RF03 XHK registered?

RF03 XHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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