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BW03 CWK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,078 miles

n/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,015 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 139,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,234 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,217 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,217 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,015 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,763 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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BW03 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW03 CWK, 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 BW03 CWK registered?

BW03 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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