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RJ03 XPW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 131,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 126,694 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 104,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,710 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 93,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 77,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2006 65,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator cross member damaged

Pass 31 May 2006 65,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator cross member damaged

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 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ03 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

RJ03 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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