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OW03 KTE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General Under Body Corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,931 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,616 miles

Indicator switch faulty switch worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,836 miles

undertray/floor covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,993 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

indicator/combination switch worn

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,575 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box mounting corroded and broken off

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,800 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust hanger rusted off but still secured

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,888 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

joints and mounts of exhaust sytem corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,829 miles

high level brake light partially inop

offside no.plate lamp slightly dimmer

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 62,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,945 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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OW03 KTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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