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CA03 PWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre and outer tread perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 61,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,535 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 59,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,117 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 54,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,753 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 51,753 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,015 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 51,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

advise both rearr tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,202 miles

front and rear disc glaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,057 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,293 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 33,563 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 8 Jun 2007 31,939 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,045 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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CA03 PWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA03 PWN, 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 CA03 PWN registered?

CA03 PWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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