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VIG 7829

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

104,796 mi
Last recorded104,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 7829
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 104,796 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust center hanger bracket corroded off but still secure

Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 104,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,221 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 101,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,825 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,647 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,319 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,255 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,505 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 20,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VIG 7829 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 VIG 7829, 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 VIG 7829 registered?

VIG 7829 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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The MOT history for VIG 7829 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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