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SF03 ZXE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door mirror outer case damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner rear sill edge

o/s/and n/s outer sills has plastic covers on

oil all round bottom of gearbox

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door mirror outer case damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner rear sill edge

o/s/and n/s outer sills has plastic covers on

oil all round bottom of gearbox

Pass 8 May 2018 67,608 miles

Both headlamps frosted and poor beam images

Damage to n/s door mirror assembly

Damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil around gearbox area

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,482 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Bas/Esp (3.4.1c)

Both headlamps frosted and poor beam images

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Damage to n/s door mirror assembly

Damage to o/s/f of vehicle

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

Oil residue around gearbox area

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy age cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inner 205 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to both inner sills

repair has been done to fuel pipe under car

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy age cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inner 205 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to both inner sills

repair has been done to fuel pipe under car

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,822 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,822 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,873 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,567 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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SF03 ZXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF03 ZXE, 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 SF03 ZXE registered?

SF03 ZXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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