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SM03 RSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 RSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just meets minimum requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just meets minimum requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Centre rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks are starting to corrode on the outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just meets minimum requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just meets minimum requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Centre rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks are starting to corrode on the outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,296 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,845 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,742 miles

used pads fitted on new discs, front

Fail 5 Feb 2020 85,642 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 25mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on or just above the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40W17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS illiminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,557 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 RSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM03 RSM, 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 RSM registered?

SM03 RSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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