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VO03 PVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,545 mi
Last recorded111,545 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,073 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,073 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 107,056 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs top up and offside unblocking (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear springs corroded

engine management light on

items removed front drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,067 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise mil light on.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,849 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise mil light on.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,849 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise mil light on.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 87,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 84,759 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 74,289 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2008 69,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,859 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 56,832 miles

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)

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 PVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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