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TB02 MER

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB02 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears. Brake pipes been greased up (3.6.B.2c)

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight haze on headlights

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

one of rear exhaust bracket corroded off still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears. Brake pipes been greased up (3.6.B.2c)

Front slight haze on headlights

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

one of rear exhaust bracket corroded off still secure

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 73,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,396 miles

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

engine covers fitted obstructing full inspection

items removed from windscreen prior to test

under trays fitted obstructing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2015 133,396 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers fitted obstructing full inspection

items removed from windscreen prior to test

under trays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 112,445 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded,not effecting brake performance

Fail 23 Sep 2011 96,278 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,100 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,852 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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TB02 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TB02 MER, 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 TB02 MER registered?

TB02 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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