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KW03 UVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 137,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted all over the body

Pass 23 Nov 2021 125,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,205 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 113,287 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisey

screen

Fail 29 May 2019 113,287 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both too cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisey

screen

Pass 17 May 2018 109,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

glow light on on dash

Fail 16 May 2018 109,231 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both too cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

glow light on on dash

Pass 31 May 2017 105,361 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked very slightly (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt stabiliser dust cover pinholed very slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f + n/s/f dips not working (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 90,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 62,945 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn very slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,065 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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KW03 UVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KW03 UVX, 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 KW03 UVX registered?

KW03 UVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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