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VO03 OUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,920 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 71,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has screw in it

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 49,812 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 49,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,394 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front anti roll bar link greased

offside rear tyre has small sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front anti roll bar link greased

offside rear tyre has small sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre 2ml

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,890 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 11,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Head Lamp Aim Adjuster Not Working

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 OUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO03 OUP, 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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VO03 OUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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