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RL52 RVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

65,171 mi
Last recorded65,171 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,171 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,236 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 52,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 50,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 43,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,049 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 40,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 39,178 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

both front and rear tyres on offside side walls perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,906 miles

n/s track control arm rubber bootslight split

rear exhaust mounting rotten

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,352 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls showing signs of ageing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 35,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres outer walls showing signs of ageing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,016 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,170 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,071 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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RL52 RVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RL52 RVM, 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 RL52 RVM registered?

RL52 RVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is RL52 RVM safe to buy?

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