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TN03 CAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,970 mi
Last recorded129,970 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN03 CAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet supporting gas struts defective

Fail 29 Jul 2022 129,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9, smoke reading recorded3.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative switch latching fault (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet supporting gas struts defective

Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 127,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 127,703 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 121,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,390 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 104,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,394 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,203 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 50,567 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,176 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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TN03 CAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TN03 CAZ, 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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TN03 CAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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