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RL03 TUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,861 mi
Last recorded117,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,861 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 109,552 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 106,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,103 miles

CUTS IN OUTER WALL OF OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BUT HAS NOT EXPOSED THE CORDS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,103 miles

CUTS IN OUTER WALL OF OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BUT HAS NOT EXPOSED THE CORDS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,934 miles

nearside front tyre outter edge tread slightly low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,157 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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RL03 TUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RL03 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

RL03 TUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 2003.

Is RL03 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 TUV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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