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OE03 PXL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 186,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 May 2023 178,501 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle components corroded rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 May 2022 165,167 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 May 2022 165,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Apr 2021 158,984 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 155,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 155,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 136,369 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 136,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,245 miles

plastic covers and trays

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 123,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers and trays

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad and disc wear,rear.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded thin in places

fuel light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,370 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 70,118 miles

large plastic panels hard to check

rear brake noise

Pass 4 Oct 2009 59,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one washer jet blocked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,735 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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OE03 PXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OE03 PXL, 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 OE03 PXL registered?

OE03 PXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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