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PJ03 XSG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,744 mi
Last recorded117,744 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 117,744 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 116,806 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 116,805 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,829 miles

exhaust bracket is corroded of

Fail 16 Jun 2020 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust bracket is corroded of

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 100,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,201 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,808 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,899 miles

both front tyres worn more/bald on inner edges!

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,642 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 XSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 XSG, 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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PJ03 XSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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