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WK03 XWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,340 mi
Last recorded145,340 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 145,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 127,516 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underbody panels

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underbody panels

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,414 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,414 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,552 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,261 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2015 103,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,369 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,332 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,683 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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WK03 XWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK03 XWX, 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 WK03 XWX registered?

WK03 XWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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