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WCK 3V

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,105 mi
Last recorded38,105 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCK 3V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 38,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,765 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 32,765 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 27,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 27,315 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Rear Taillight lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,243 miles

Boot lid dent damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 27,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Boot lid dent damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,739 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 19,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 17,837 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise condition of rear number plate.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 165,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 15,586 miles

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

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

vehicle presenter be aware off/side and near/side front tyres outer edges showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2007 14,389 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,042 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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WCK 3V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WCK 3V, 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 WCK 3V registered?

WCK 3V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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