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SL03 NWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 NWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 103,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear anti roll bar D bush brackets heavily corroded

front sub frame corroded

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,859 miles

Rear diff leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,857 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear diff noisy when rear wheels rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,352 miles

different size tyres front to rear

noise when rear wheels are rotated

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

different size tyres front to rear

noise when rear wheels are rotated

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,966 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

different size tyres front to rear

noise when rear wheels are rotated

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

different size tyres front to rear

engine check lamp on

noise when rear wheels are rotated

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,091 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,880 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in greese not allowing proper inspection

front exhaust mount damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,880 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in greese not allowing proper inspection

front exhaust mount damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,328 miles

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

Engine leaking oil.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) staying on.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 62,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL light on dash

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 62,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL light on dash

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,485 miles

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

Differential has a slight oil leak.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,485 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Differential has a slight oil leak.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2008 42,893 miles

Rear differential leaking oil.

Pass 14 May 2007 34,531 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 34,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,988 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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SL03 NWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL03 NWY, 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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SL03 NWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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