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PL03 WFR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 63,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,059 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,379 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 58,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front exhaust mounting broken off

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

both front door windows have had tint film applied

underside, sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,887 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 places (7.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,824 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,143 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 50,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,259 miles

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

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

exhaust centre hanger corroded snapped

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,243 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,475 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,888 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,921 miles

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 WFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PL03 WFR, 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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PL03 WFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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