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SW03 XMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,492 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut no cords

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,486 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut no cords

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 77,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,406 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,403 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,449 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,685 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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SW03 XMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW03 XMV, 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

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What year was SW03 XMV registered?

SW03 XMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is SW03 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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