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E3 DWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,402 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 87,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,613 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2023 85,725 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 84,617 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 83,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 81,529 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear shock obsorbers corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 78,813 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper smearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge. 225/45/17

Fail 8 May 2015 63,120 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge. 225/45/17

Pass 1 May 2014 58,244 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,149 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges 225/45/17wr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion exhaust system

o/s/f shock absorber slightly weak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inside edges 225/45/17wr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion exhaust system

o/s/f shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,537 miles

cut insidewall o/s/f tyre 225/45/17wr

Pass 9 May 2011 45,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,818 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre stepping 225/45/17wr

Pass 15 May 2009 34,182 miles

slight play in both front w/bearings

Pass 10 May 2008 31,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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E3 DWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E3 DWP, 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 E3 DWP registered?

E3 DWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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