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VA03 CXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 CXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,291 miles

Driver's seatbelt slow to retract

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened outer pad split (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty unable to maintain offside indicators (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened outer pad split (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to fully inspect all offside front suspension joints due to play in ball joint

plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,525 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,785 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,077 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,954 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,797 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,661 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 26,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,321 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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VA03 CXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VA03 CXP, 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 VA03 CXP registered?

VA03 CXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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