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KC03 VTW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,781 mi
Last recorded144,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 144,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 231,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 227,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 138,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 126,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,853 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,164 miles

n/s/front tyre inner and outer edges have slight wear

o/s/front tyre inner and outer edges have slight wear

Pass 30 May 2013 92,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 87,545 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,093 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,902 miles

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

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

Offside 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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KC03 VTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KC03 VTW, 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 KC03 VTW registered?

KC03 VTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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