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SC03 TBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,789 miles

under body corroded

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,883 miles

front brakes out of balance /nearside binding

several ball joint gators damaged but functional

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,883 miles

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

front brakes out of balance /nearside binding

several ball joint gators damaged but functional

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,794 miles

both rear flexi-brake hoses, end ferrules corroded and hose perished

n/s front brakes appear to bind slightly

n/s front lower stabiliser arm, balljoint boot in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust brackets from gearbox broken at exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,281 miles

catalytic converter broken up

damage to n/s/front tyre side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalytic converter broken up

damage to n/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,928 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,199 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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SC03 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SC03 TBZ, 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 SC03 TBZ registered?

SC03 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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