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PL03 WFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 116,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,095 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,091 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,088 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/zr17 94w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,998 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,445 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,445 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,213 miles

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,444 miles

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,579 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,258 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 WFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

PL03 WFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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