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S500 TFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,403 mi
Last recorded127,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 TFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 127,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,085 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 115,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front level sensor broken

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high head lamp not fitted right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's have been rubbing on wheel arch causing damage to both tyres on the outter edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 69,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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S500 TFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S500 TFC, 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 S500 TFC registered?

S500 TFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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