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MW03 KPF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,953 mi
Last recorded143,953 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 143,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 143,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe , but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 130,952 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,221 miles

Nearside headlamp beam poor

Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,285 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre badly wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2016 96,283 miles

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

Both rear tyres very close to limit

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre badly wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F tyre BOLD on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F tyre BOLD on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,255 miles

Centre exhaust box rattling

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 62,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre exhaust box rattling

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R tyre on limit + BOLD on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

puncture in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,863 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 19,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW03 KPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MW03 KPF, 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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MW03 KPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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