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PAN 35H

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,297 mi
Last recorded96,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 35H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 96,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 96,297 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 95,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 93,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,407 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 85,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamps deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2017 84,765 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 84,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall has multiple bulges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,340 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall not reached ply to expose

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall not reached ply to expose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,780 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,780 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,305 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall, bald on outer edge.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,623 miles

belly pan fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,382 miles

outer sills covered,engine undertray fitted,nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

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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PAN 35H is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAN 35H, 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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PAN 35H is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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