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AP03 ZWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,316 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 147,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,766 miles

Bonnet struts weak

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,766 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARMS - INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet struts weak

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 139,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 bulges on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall and starting to split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 134,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,809 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front lower arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front lower arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,300 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 27 Nov 2015 119,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,632 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 15 Oct 2009 89,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,746 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,736 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2007 63,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,996 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)

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 ZWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ZWR, 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 AP03 ZWR registered?

AP03 ZWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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