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OW03 LOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,457 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 78,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 78,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,250 miles

bad gearbox oil leak

both front tyres perished badly and worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perished badly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak from transmission

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,050 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,653 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,653 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,535 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 44,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,888 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 LOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LOJ, 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 OW03 LOJ registered?

OW03 LOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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