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VO03 VKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 114,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,304 miles

front headlights poor image

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,304 miles

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

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

front headlights poor image

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,597 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,597 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to detect blip at emmisions test

Pass 6 May 2014 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 86,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,304 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are getting low,and have slight run out

Pass 7 May 2010 69,426 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Front discs and pads will be required next service

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,562 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 VKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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