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WD03 XVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,920 mi
Last recorded162,920 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 162,920 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 160,167 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,959 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 125,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside covered with plastic trim unable to examine

Fail 9 Jul 2013 102,779 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside covered with plastic trim unable to examine

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,595 miles

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

sills covered unable to examine

Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sills covered unable to examine

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,773 miles

slight body damage

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and scored on inner faces just ok at time of test

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,892 miles

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

slight corrosion to back box exhaust joint

Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,892 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to back box exhaust joint

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,276 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,519 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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WD03 XVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WD03 XVU, 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 WD03 XVU registered?

WD03 XVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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