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RG03 EPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 95,665 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 95,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,476 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 84,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,299 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 70,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 70,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,287 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 61,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,198 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 57,198 miles

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

exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,064 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,967 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cut To Sidewall No Cords Showing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,731 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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RG03 EPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RG03 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG03 EPJ registered?

RG03 EPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is RG03 EPJ safe to buy?

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