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RV03 KJN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,179 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Some Exhaust mount broken

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2017 99,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Some Exhaust mount broken

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 87,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,945 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,547 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 22,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 18,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2006 13,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 13,497 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 KJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 KJN registered?

RV03 KJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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