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RV03 JXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,322 mi
Last recorded113,322 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,094 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,959 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 108,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 103,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 92,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,764 miles

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

both front tyres distorted and worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,172 miles

screen marked.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,256 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,856 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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RV03 JXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV03 JXH, 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 RV03 JXH registered?

RV03 JXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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