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RN03 KXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,620 mi
Last recorded111,620 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 KXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,595 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s wiper smearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,540 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer tyre wall small cut

undertays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer tyre wall small cut

undertays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,222 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover starting to split

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,434 miles

front brake discs worn

nails in offside front tyre

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside steering rack inner joint very badly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nails in offside front tyre

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside steering rack gaitor poorly secured

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

offside steering rack inner joint very badly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,591 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,878 miles

eml on

exhaust mountings corroded

possible fault on power steering, should be checked

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,861 miles

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

EML on

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,310 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,193 miles

wheel arch covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,966 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,087 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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RN03 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RN03 KXD, 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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RN03 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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