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PJ03 NFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2026 121,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,421 miles

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,613 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure [mirror] (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,316 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 106,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,215 miles

Front Slight play in both wheel bearings

Offside Side repeater loose

Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Slight play in both wheel bearings

Offside Side repeater loose

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,764 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap stiff to remove and refit.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,053 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,052 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 6 May 2008 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 50,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,125 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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PJ03 NFE 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 79.2%.

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 PJ03 NFE, 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 PJ03 NFE registered?

PJ03 NFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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