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VA03 SNU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,109 mi
Last recorded193,109 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 193,109 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Blue Light (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack End Dangerous (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Has A Corroded Zone Allowing Gases Out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Blue Light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber Perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil On Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 188,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 184,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 184,720 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 182,257 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 182,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 177,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 177,716 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 172,760 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 172,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 257,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle not allowing full inspection of underbody.

Pass 30 May 2012 257,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle not allowing full inspection of underbody.

Pass 31 May 2011 242,427 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 241,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 214,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 214,006 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 178,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 145,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 145,805 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 68,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,664 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 SNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SNU, 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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VA03 SNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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