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VO03 TNV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,583 miles

suspension and under body corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 118,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,288 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,114 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,962 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 103,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,585 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,225 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,701 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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VO03 TNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VO03 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

VO03 TNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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