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VO03 AUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,844 mi
Last recorded106,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 AUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,844 miles

Centre Exhaust internal baffles loose

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen and light scrath not in drivers view

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,844 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust internal baffles loose

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen and light scrath not in drivers view

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 100,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 87,466 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,466 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 82,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,543 miles

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

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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VO03 AUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 AUP, 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 VO03 AUP registered?

VO03 AUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VO03 AUP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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