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SN03 MZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,712 mi
Last recorded168,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 MZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 168,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one of two (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wings (plastic guards fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar has moved across and n/s link arm fouling inner wing

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear subframe and subframe prescribed has advanced corrosion. Unable to inspect fully due to plastic under guards and arch guards (Border line)

Pass 24 Jun 2021 163,847 miles

Rear inner sills to arches corroded o/s and n/s

Rear number plate cracked,d/s mirror glass tinted

all front lower arm dust covers perished

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 163,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills to arches corroded o/s and n/s

Rear number plate cracked,d/s mirror glass tinted

all front lower arm dust covers perished

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 159,962 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 159,962 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,602 miles

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 152,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

head lamp lenses misted

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

head lamp lenses misted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,829 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside Edges Front Offside and Nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,433 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,935 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,481 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,989 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,973 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,520 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2007 32,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,681 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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SN03 MZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SN03 MZH, 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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SN03 MZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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