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CF03 WLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,491 mi
Last recorded165,491 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 165,491 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 161,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 161,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,154 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 158,150 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,350 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 152,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2021 152,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES , no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 148,836 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both fronts loose and rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside centre mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 146,427 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside centre mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016
Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,315 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 22 Jan 2015 116,276 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 113,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,081 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,081 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,519 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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CF03 WLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF03 WLZ, 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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CF03 WLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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