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3 MLS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,297 mi
Last recorded15,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 15,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 15,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,740 miles

Central Rear brake light lens cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 14,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 13,950 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deformed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,836 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,643 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,250 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,712 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 12,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,687 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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3 MLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 3 MLS, 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 3 MLS registered?

3 MLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is 3 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 MLS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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