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PK03 DFU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,032 mi
Last recorded149,032 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 142,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 140,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

the smallest of touches to the park brake illuminates the light so would advise adjusting so light not as easily illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear corners - Requires Attension. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to age perish & edge wear - 2011.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 118,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake warning light on dash board

indicator warning on dashboard

park brake pedal has travel

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 84,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,729 miles

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

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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PK03 DFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK03 DFU, 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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PK03 DFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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