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WG03 PVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,838 miles

Offside Rear rear o/s brake grabbing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bold on outer edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,355 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise surface corrosion rear of vehicle

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 56,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise surface corrosion rear of vehicle

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,666 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,196 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,204 miles

Headlamp wash not working.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,204 miles

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

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

Headlamp wash not working.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,209 miles

Damage to N/S/R sidewall of tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,805 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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WG03 PVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG03 PVU, 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 WG03 PVU registered?

WG03 PVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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