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RL03 VOK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,329 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 119,309 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,381 miles

centre exhaust clamp snapped/weakened

centre part of high level stop lamp not working

handbrake sticking on/excessive free play

large wear lip on front brake disks

Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,367 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp snapped/weakened

centre part of high level stop lamp not working

handbrake sticking on/excessive free play

large wear lip on front brake disks

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,223 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 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VOK, 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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RL03 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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