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RL03 OZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,034 mi
Last recorded120,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 114,597 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 May 2019 114,597 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,587 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,755 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,055 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,527 miles

indictor switch slightly insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 86,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

srs light on

Pass 9 May 2011 71,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 63,332 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

Fail 11 May 2010 63,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,538 miles

front brake pad and brake discs wearing low

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Auto gearbox leaking oil

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Some segments of the high level brake light not working

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,060 miles

stone chips to windscreen engine pan fitted cover sills fitted floor pans fitted

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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RL03 OZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RL03 OZR, 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 RL03 OZR registered?

RL03 OZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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