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A17 PTT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,472 mi
Last recorded178,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 178,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust bracket broken still secure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 178,449 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 161,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 147,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 147,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 139,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 134,441 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 134,435 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 127,066 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 119,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 113,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 113,912 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 111,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,964 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,143 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,757 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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A17 PTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 PTT, 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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A17 PTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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