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VO03 XRC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 73,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S rear tyre outer worn

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,794 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut and worn on the inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut and worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged/cut

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,747 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,747 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

front fog lights don't work

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,357 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,357 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,027 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,000 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,401 miles

as for vt32 test number 102529787423

Fail 30 Mar 2007 38,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chunk from sidewall nsf outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,502 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 XRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

VO03 XRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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