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OW03 KNL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,288 mi
Last recorded109,288 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wrong bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wrong bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 96,290 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,250 miles

lower engine cover damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,250 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,313 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 35,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OW03 KNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW03 KNL, 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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OW03 KNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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