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SM03 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,621 mi
Last recorded152,621 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,621 miles

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 152,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner bush deteriorated

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

rear brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2015 148,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 146,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 146,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 139,725 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 139,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,142 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 122,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,255 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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SM03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM03 CLK, 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 SM03 CLK registered?

SM03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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