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RX03 XEK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,858 mi
Last recorded84,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,858 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,345 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,143 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres waring thin on outer edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres waring thin on outer edges

front and rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,534 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded but still secure

nearside and offside front and rear coil spring corroded

offside and nearside front and rear wheels inner rims bent and slightly damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,532 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting corroded but still secure

nearside and offside front and rear coil spring corroded

offside and nearside front and rear wheels inner rims bent and slightly damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,933 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

offside front fog light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,930 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal tread limit

slight dents in both front inner wheel rims

Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal tread limit

slight dents in both front inner wheel rims

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,224 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 48,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,961 miles

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

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

small cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,992 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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RX03 XEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX03 XEK, 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 RX03 XEK registered?

RX03 XEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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