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SUR 71S

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 71S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 96,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,811 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,088 miles

All 4 brake discs starting to look worn and rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,615 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,666 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear Tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Tyre is also close to limit

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear Tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,477 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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SUR 71S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SUR 71S, 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 SUR 71S registered?

SUR 71S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SUR 71S shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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