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SM03 SFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 100,960 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 100,960 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 100,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 98,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 98,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Built into mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2015 93,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust link pipe bracket broken

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewall and worn unevenly

nearside repeater lens missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,836 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly and damaged in sidewalls

exhaust link pipe bracket broken

nearside repeater lens missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,192 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

osf seatbelt frayed

Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,192 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

osf seatbelt frayed

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,652 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 65,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,270 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 59,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 49,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,545 miles

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

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 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

SM03 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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