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WL03 GRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 GRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 166,598 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 166,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 164,990 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 163,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 161,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 159,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 157,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 155,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 153,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,630 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel from service brake pedal during braking

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,024 miles

travel foot brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,221 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 78,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,317 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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WL03 GRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WL03 GRZ, 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 WL03 GRZ registered?

WL03 GRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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