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T8 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,989 mi
Last recorded130,989 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,989 miles

Offside Front mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,748 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,655 miles

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,270 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,096 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 113,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,782 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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T8 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T8 CLK, 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 T8 CLK registered?

T8 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is T8 CLK safe to buy?

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