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RJ03 XPK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,703 mi
Last recorded165,703 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 165,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 165,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 150,654 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 150,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 138,957 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2018 138,957 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,150 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,752 miles

Headlight washers not working

Oil leak from the auto gearbox

Pass 24 May 2012 79,390 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2011 72,239 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 63,503 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 54,799 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 45,696 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 45,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,676 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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RJ03 XPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RJ03 XPK, 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 RJ03 XPK registered?

RJ03 XPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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