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KP03 WGW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,293 mi
Last recorded83,293 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded but rest goes behind splash shield, condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low, limited vision, advise wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisy when rotating wheel, condition of handbrake shoes unknown

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded limited vision due to goes above rear sub-frame and undertrays, complete condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

boot micro switch not working but able to open via the switch on the door card

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2025 83,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded but rest goes behind splash shield, condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low, limited vision, advise wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisy when rotating wheel, condition of handbrake shoes unknown

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded limited vision due to goes above rear sub-frame and undertrays, complete condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

boot micro switch not working but able to open via the switch on the door card

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 May 2024 81,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm of the two . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,541 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,873 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges and worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Mar 2021 73,873 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges and worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge close to limit and cords

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,351 miles

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,633 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,871 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,374 miles

O/s rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,064 miles

very slight damage to n/s/r outer side wall!

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,692 miles

slight damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims, and n/s/r outer side wall!

Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,416 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,068 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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KP03 WGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP03 WGW, 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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KP03 WGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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