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VO52 EOG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 EOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,219 miles

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 120,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and front of front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,004 miles

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

Slight runflat damage nearside front inner tyre wall.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,717 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,845 miles

All four tyre side walls slightly damaged but not showing ply

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,845 miles

All four tyre side walls slightly damaged but not showing ply

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 91,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 91,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,989 miles

cuts in side wall offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 78,122 miles

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

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

front offside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,255 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 73,008 miles

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

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

small cut in rear offside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,093 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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VO52 EOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VO52 EOG, 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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VO52 EOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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