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PK03 OVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 OVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 113,151 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,585 miles

rear suspension low

Fail 3 Jan 2024 111,583 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension low

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,298 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear suspension creaking

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,825 miles

offside front fog light not working

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,810 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both dips dim (4.1.4 (b))

offside front fog light not working

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2019 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,259 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,317 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

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 OVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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