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KW03 WAA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 160,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 159,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 158,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 156,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 155,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windshield wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,950 miles

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 152,950 miles

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 150,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 147,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,353 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges,outer sidewall has impact damage and splits at outer tread edges

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge and outer sidewall has radial splits including impact damage

o/s rear tyre has radial splits on inner sidewall and impact damage on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 139,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges,outer sidewall has impact damage and splits at outer tread edges

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge and outer sidewall has radial splits including impact damage

o/s rear tyre has radial splits on inner sidewall and impact damage on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,666 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 127,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 115,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,667 miles

o/s front tyre low on limit outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2009 80,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre low on limit outer edge

o/s track rod end worn to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,435 miles

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

rear disc pads low on limit

Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

rear disc pads low on limit

Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,885 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 50,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW03 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

KW03 WAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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