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DE03 PNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 145,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil fouling

Fail 10 Jun 2017 145,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil fouling

Fail 30 May 2017 145,586 miles

Emissions not tested engine unable to start (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear split compleat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort requires adjustment (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside wiper leaving small lines on the screen

Offside Front snow tyre tread badly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate insecure

big oil leak/s

tale gate spoiler insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,901 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both side's (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 131,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 118,784 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 118,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,323 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,323 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,613 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,575 miles

internal rattle from front/middle exhaust silencer

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,575 miles

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

internal rattle from front/middle exhaust silencer

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,258 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 46,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 46,598 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 36,302 miles

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

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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DE03 PNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE03 PNZ, 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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DE03 PNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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