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A9 WEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,588 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 58,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,277 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,984 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 32,246 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,228 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 20,989 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,642 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 20,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 20,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outside wall cuts in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,920 miles

Cats rattling

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 7,817 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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A9 WEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 WEL, 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 A9 WEL registered?

A9 WEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is A9 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 WEL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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