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KV03 EWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,563 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 110,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,697 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,453 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 18 May 2018 90,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 87,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,080 miles

Both headlamp lens's deteriorating

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2013 71,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 71,652 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 70,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,160 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,160 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres getting very low

gear box oil leak /connector

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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KV03 EWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KV03 EWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV03 EWG?

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What year was KV03 EWG registered?

KV03 EWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is KV03 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 EWG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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