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SC03 TFY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,651 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,715 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 54,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,175 miles

Both front tyres show evidence of being run at low pressure due to marking in sidewalls

recommend front tyres are replaced

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,869 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,890 miles

both front tyres outer walls have very slight damage.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,312 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,643 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 TFY 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 77.8%.

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 SC03 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

SC03 TFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is SC03 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 TFY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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