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PK03 OTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,723 mi
Last recorded77,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,360 miles

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in the outer sideall

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,599 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 63,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped to excess. (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides deteriorated to excess. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO EXCESS.(NEAR TO CORDS)

Offside Rear OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO EXCESS (NEAR TO CORDS)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides deteriorated to excess. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO EXCESS.(NEAR TO CORDS)

Offside Rear OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO EXCESS (NEAR TO CORDS)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 59,054 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 52,899 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 52,899 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil Leak from Gearbox

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,788 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,198 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 24,698 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 19,716 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 19,716 miles

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

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 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTZ, 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 PK03 OTZ registered?

PK03 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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