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RS03 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,737 mi
Last recorded78,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,737 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2022 78,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,190 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,190 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 73,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,281 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,281 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,911 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,037 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 57,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,523 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,979 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 26 Apr 2011 40,421 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 21 Apr 2010 37,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RS03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RS03 CLK, 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 RS03 CLK registered?

RS03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is RS03 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS03 CLK shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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