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A16 PFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,562 mi
Last recorded21,562 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 19,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 19,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,161 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 3 Jul 2015 16,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,663 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 17 May 2013 15,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,705 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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A16 PFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A16 PFJ, 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 A16 PFJ registered?

A16 PFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is A16 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PFJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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