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S6 SBM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,192 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,735 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both split (5.3.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty not latching (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,731 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both split (5.3.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty not latching (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 90,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,413 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,125 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,597 miles

front wipers poor

nsr belt buckle poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,915 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,293 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake anti slip missing at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,304 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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S6 SBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S6 SBM, 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 S6 SBM registered?

S6 SBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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