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RV03 KFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 89,212 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 89,212 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2015 47,390 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside frpnt tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,928 miles

airbag light on

small cuts in o/s/f inner and outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light on

small cuts in o/s/f inner and outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,535 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 24,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,163 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES O/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER WALL.

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 Dec 2009 21,012 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,994 miles

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,285 miles

CHIP IN OUTER EDGE OF FRONT TYRE AND WHEEL CHIPPED O/SIDE FRONT. WHEEL CHIPPED O/S/REAR

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 KFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV03 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

RV03 KFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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