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OV03 PNL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,583 mi
Last recorded140,583 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 140,583 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,584 miles

Nearside front jacking mount missing

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 132,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front jacking mount missing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 120,619 miles

advise rear anti rollbar corroded and play in n/s/r mount bush

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the edges

strong advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

strong advise rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 111,095 miles

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

strong advise ac pump leaking badly

Pass 11 May 2009 99,781 miles

advise emergency rear side position lamps activated

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 May 2009 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise emergency rear side position lamps activated

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2008 85,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 71,213 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 70,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,896 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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OV03 PNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV03 PNL, 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 OV03 PNL registered?

OV03 PNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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