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S33 STR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint advise change (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 47,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint advise change (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear inner and outer edge beginning to bald strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER & OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER & OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cuts on outer wall of n/s/r and o/s/r tyre but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,249 miles

nearside front tyre wall badly damage

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,666 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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S33 STR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S33 STR, 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 S33 STR registered?

S33 STR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is S33 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 STR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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