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AP03 ZHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 133,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 133,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,157 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 127,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,291 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 126,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,846 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 132,812 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side+off side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced near side+off side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 117,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 117,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside+nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,082 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,350 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,350 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres gettig low on tread on edges

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres gettig low on tread on edges

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,408 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 90,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

wiper blade poor

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,976 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,826 miles

Tyres worn on edges.

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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AP03 ZHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP03 ZHV, 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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AP03 ZHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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