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V7 DCR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,173 mi
Last recorded54,173 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 54,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 49,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 41,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,939 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 30,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 26,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,512 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 19 May 2014 20,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 20,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 17,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 17,750 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 14,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 10,599 miles

both front seatbelts need help retracting

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewalls

nearside rear coil spring marked and sitting close to lower arm

slight damage nearside front rim

Pass 18 May 2010 9,419 miles

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

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

parking brake graunchy in opperation

Fail 17 May 2010 9,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake graunchy in opperation

Pass 22 May 2009 20,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,220 miles

advise nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 20 May 2006 6,446 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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V7 DCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V7 DCR, 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 V7 DCR registered?

V7 DCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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