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SK03 DFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,865 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded in multiple places under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis, sills and under body corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,010 miles

Rear tyres 215/55 R16 - Front 205/55 R16

Undertrays fitted preventing full component inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres 215/55 R16 - Front 205/55 R16

Undertrays fitted preventing full component inspection

Pass 29 May 2018 110,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2018 110,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,955 miles

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

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,952 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 103,467 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 103,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,923 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

advise osf tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 87,879 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 77,093 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 67,852 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 57,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 57,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,661 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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SK03 DFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK03 DFN, 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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SK03 DFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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