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ST03 RVE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded inner

nearside to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,624 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Slight Corrosion to Rear Components

Under-trays Fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front central arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2021 120,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front central arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,251 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,242 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,180 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,396 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,568 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,919 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,197 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,766 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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ST03 RVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST03 RVE, 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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ST03 RVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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