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PJ03 XRP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,399 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,817 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 78,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,984 miles

Centre Front steering idler has very slight play in it

Exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded away

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away

Fail 3 May 2016 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front steering idler has very slight play in it

Exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded away

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2013 64,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,157 miles

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

rattle from exhaust /catalytic converter

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,853 miles

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

advise front pads over halfway worn through.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,715 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre just 2mm

slight play in steering

Pass 2 May 2007 28,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,032 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 XRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 PJ03 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

PJ03 XRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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