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PN03 EFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,384 miles

Bonnet damaged can still be closed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear "rear" (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2026 66,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Bonnet damaged can still be closed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear "rear" (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

bonnet damaged, still closes securely

engine cooling fan noisey

exhaust center bracket deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet damaged, still secure when closed

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2022 64,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet damaged, still secure when closed

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,725 miles

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

Offside bonnet damaged, still secure when closed

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2021 61,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside bonnet damaged, still secure when closed

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,377 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 56,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 40,223 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 28,502 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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PN03 EFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN03 EFW, 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 PN03 EFW registered?

PN03 EFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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