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RL03 VRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,189 mi
Last recorded111,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,189 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 111,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise head lamp patterns poor

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 101,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise ns osf track control bushes worn advise rear anti roll bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps faded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 97,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps faded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,914 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Front headlight lenses fading, attention soon.

Headlight washers inop, non zenon.

Nearside Front tyre has small cut to inner wall. No cords showing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades wearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,180 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing.

Both headlight lenses fading, only just passed mot beam pattern test.

Both headlight washers inop, non zenon lights fitted. Not a failure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r side light fault, but substitute light on. Attention soon.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front wiper blades wearing.

Both headlight lenses fading, only just passed mot beam pattern test.

Both headlight washers inop, non zenon lights fitted. Not a failure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r side light fault, but substitute light on. Attention soon.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,988 miles

Both Headlight lenses fading.

Damage to o/s/f bumber.

Headlight washers inop.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,988 miles

Both Headlight lenses fading.

Damage to o/s/f bumber.

Headlight washers inop.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,828 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,144 miles

o/s/f antiroll bar link worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,943 miles

engine oil leak from offside covering offside front anti-roll bar mount rubber

rear axle oil leak offside seal and rear

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 VRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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