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1000 VB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,119 mi
Last recorded40,119 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1000 VB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush perishing but slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn fulcrum arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,055 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 36,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,430 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2014 30,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,766 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,934 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,734 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,734 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,790 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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1000 VB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 1000 VB, 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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1000 VB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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