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AJ03 WFS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,228 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 64,585 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 58,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,876 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,764 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

intermediate silencer corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,751 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,751 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,543 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s and n/s front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 22,629 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre and suspected its been run flat.

Pass 9 May 2008 20,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,787 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 17,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 15,000 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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AJ03 WFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ03 WFS, 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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AJ03 WFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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