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SO03 MTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,224 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,277 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight pulse on front footbrake

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,152 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls damaged but no cords showing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NOISE N/S/REAR WHEEL = BRAKE

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,190 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,310 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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SO03 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO03 MTU, 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 SO03 MTU registered?

SO03 MTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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