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UAV 1

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,141 mi
Last recorded68,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAV 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,677 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,079 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 66,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

water pump bearing worn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,202 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust mount missing

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,200 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs h/lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust center hanger missing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,253 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service 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 25 Oct 2013 55,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,261 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,229 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

management light and srs light are staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 44,438 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 41,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 41,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,612 miles

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

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

cut on nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 30,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,576 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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UAV 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAV 1, 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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UAV 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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