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K1 PBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

186,052 mi
Last recorded186,052 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 PBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 186,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2025 183,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slight damage

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 180,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 175,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 175,919 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,815 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 87,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,412 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,910 miles

All tyres are old perished low on tread.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,598 miles

All tyres are perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Head light lens are in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,219 miles

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,977 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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K1 PBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 K1 PBC, 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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K1 PBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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