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CW03 PDW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,221 mi
Last recorded174,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 PDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 174,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 98,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,526 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,706 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,283 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,040 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn slightly inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

oil leak auto gear box

Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

oil leak auto gear box

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,176 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,442 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,681 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,335 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,335 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,785 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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CW03 PDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW03 PDW, 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 CW03 PDW registered?

CW03 PDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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