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SA03 DLG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,337 mi
Last recorded160,337 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 160,337 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 160,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 155,715 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 155,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 142,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side repeater lens broken(taped up)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

POOR BEAM PATTERN FROM N/S HEADLAMP

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,701 miles

TINT ON FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,464 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET

Fail 7 Mar 2011 76,464 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,461 miles

air bag warning light

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag warning light

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 49,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,047 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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SA03 DLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 SA03 DLG, 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 SA03 DLG registered?

SA03 DLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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