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VE03 EOK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 EOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,296 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working MIRROR INDICATOR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES.[BY FUEL TANK]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,580 miles

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

inner rack joints slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,246 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 197,067 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 109,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,462 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,484 miles

Centre brake light innoporative. Presumed to be disconnected.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,484 miles

Centre brake light innoporative. Presumed to be disconnected.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,653 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 68,002 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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VE03 EOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE03 EOK, 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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VE03 EOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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