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T26 TSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,198 mi
Last recorded153,198 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 TSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 153,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,373 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,594 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on Undertrays / + Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside / slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Rear + Nearside Front / RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 139,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on Undertrays / + Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside / slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Rear + Nearside Front / RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,404 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,170 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,339 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,448 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 39,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,031 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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T26 TSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T26 TSM, 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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T26 TSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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