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RX03 XFS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,629 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 139,627 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under body (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front steering arms have slight play

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 139,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 139,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 139,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired main (3.6.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 136,554 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in sealant

Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,057 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in sealant

Fail 12 Aug 2014 134,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,515 miles

o/s/front tyre has as small bulge

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/front tyre has as small bulge

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,790 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/rear side lamp seems dull

rear brake discs showing corrosion on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2011 104,790 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/rear side lamp seems dull

rear brake discs showing corrosion on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 97,108 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner brake surface heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2010 97,035 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner brake surface heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,682 miles

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

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 XFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XFS, 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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RX03 XFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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