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SA03 VUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2026 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 76,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,709 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,258 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

steering adjustment lamp on but does not affect steering & no play in column

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,136 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake imbalance

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake imbalance

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 68,855 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,198 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,134 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,861 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,032 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 VUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SA03 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

SA03 VUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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