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PL03 ACY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,862 mi
Last recorded160,862 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 160,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 158,922 miles

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

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 155,527 miles

Both front inner sills have slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,802 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 151,117 miles

slight exhaust blow from mid box

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pads approx 5,000 miles left

Pass 15 Feb 2017 144,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mid box deteriorated & (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel tank breather hose perished.

head lamps showing a bluish tinge.

small not deep split on inner wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust mid box deteriorated

tread lowish & worn on inner edge on n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,734 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on both edges of tread surfaces

full exhaust system is in a generally poor corroded condition

Fail 13 Feb 2014 130,734 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on both edges of tread surfaces

exhaust front heat shield is insecure and noisy

full exhaust system is in a generally poor corroded condition

Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,025 miles

pads all round getting low

two exhaust brackets broken but surported ok

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,262 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,374 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 62,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

b/fluid below full mark

frt tyres starting to wear on sides

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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PL03 ACY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL03 ACY, 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 PL03 ACY registered?

PL03 ACY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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