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SG03 SEG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

174,467 mi
Last recorded174,467 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 SEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 174,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 174,466 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 170,199 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 170,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,333 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 166,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 161,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f exhaust support/bracket deterorated but still secure

Fail 12 Nov 2014 161,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f exhaust support/bracket deterorated but still secure

Fail 11 Nov 2014 161,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light on dash but brake pads look ok

front exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 7 Nov 2014 161,759 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 157,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 157,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,194 miles

front and rear exhaust have been repaired

full plastic engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,017 miles

full plastic covers fitted

rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 130,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,461 miles

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

full plastic coers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2009 119,461 miles

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

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

full plastic coers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,896 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low mid tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 87,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,390 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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SG03 SEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SG03 SEG, 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 SG03 SEG registered?

SG03 SEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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