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AX03 WVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,420 mi
Last recorded116,420 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,031 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlight pattern is diffused

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brakes discs are worn

offside front headlight pattern is diffused

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,883 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,560 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,306 miles

front wheel bearings have very slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,721 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,957 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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AX03 WVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX03 WVD, 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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AX03 WVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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