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PJ03 XSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,072 mi
Last recorded61,072 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,072 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,864 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2019 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 48,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 39,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,939 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,964 miles

heavy cracking to inner walls of rear tyres(within requirements)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 35,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heavy cracking to inner walls of rear tyres(within requirements)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,533 miles

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

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 XSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

PJ03 XSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 XSL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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