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RV03 KCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,435 mi
Last recorded131,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 131,435 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad pin insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt middle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 114,589 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Slighty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2013 104,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,697 miles

large engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,693 miles

front suspension bushes soft

plastic covers

Fail 24 Apr 2010 96,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror glass cracked . engine covers and under vehicle covers

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,965 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked . engine covers and under vehicle covers

Pass 28 Mar 2009 95,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 95,498 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 84,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 52,340 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 61,847 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed

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 KCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV03 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

RV03 KCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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