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RJ03 XPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,333 mi
Last recorded74,333 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,333 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,483 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,482 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section support bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre section joint badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,940 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,724 miles

covers trays fitted

n/s/f track rod end boot perished

slight blow and corrosion from center exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,778 miles

Bulb warning on dash, all bulbs working at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres scubbed out on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Bulb warning on dash, all bulbs working at time of test

Exhaust hanger corroded and partially held on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres scubbed out on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,289 miles

Exhaust system corrosion but not blowing and fully supported

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Transmission oil leak

exhaust downpipe support bracket has been repaired

Pass 22 May 2012 45,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 45,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,240 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front discs close to service limit

Pass 12 May 2008 28,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,975 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner edges.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,999 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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 XPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XPZ, 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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RJ03 XPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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