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SK03 AUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 AUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 144,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 136,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 128,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 121,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 109,354 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,277 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,406 miles

Oil leak slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,398 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,773 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,577 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 33,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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SK03 AUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK03 AUE, 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 SK03 AUE registered?

SK03 AUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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