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VA03 WGV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

198,831 mi
Last recorded198,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 198,831 miles

Central Rear central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer mirror discoloured but not affecting visibility to rear

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 186,677 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 186,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 177,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 168,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 168,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 162,332 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS POOR CONDITION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

METAL BRAKE PIPES OVER FUEL TANK QUITE RUSTY. REC ATTN.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 156,283 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES AND OVER AXLE ETC VERY RUSTY. REC ATTN.

ONE OF THE REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTS HAS RUSTED AWAY. REC ATTN

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR QUITE WORN. REC ATTN

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2018 156,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS SEVERE UV DAMAGE. NO BEAM PATTERN VISIBLE. (4.1.2 (a))

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

METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES AND OVER AXLE ETC VERY RUSTY. REC ATTN.

ONE OF THE REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTS HAS RUSTED AWAY. REC ATTN

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR QUITE WORN. REC ATTN

Pass 17 Jun 2017 150,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,593 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

central exhaust climp broken

engine management light on

headlight washers inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 91,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 81,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly streaking

Pass 20 May 2011 64,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,660 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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VA03 WGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VA03 WGV, 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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VA03 WGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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