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AV03 WDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,700 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 93,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 85,244 miles

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

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

SERVICE OVERDUE

Pass 25 May 2024 80,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 76,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,459 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,444 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge!!!

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall and wearing on edges, offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2010 59,120 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall and wearing on edges, offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,408 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AV03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AV03 WDU, 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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AV03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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