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SO03 XER

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,121 mi
Last recorded80,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,518 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,716 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

SRS warning light indicating a fault.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,515 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,853 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 XER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO03 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO03 XER?

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What year was SO03 XER registered?

SO03 XER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SO03 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 XER shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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