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WP03 FAF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,183 mi
Last recorded166,183 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,183 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 165,745 miles

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

Both headlamps slightly dull

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake slow to release

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,832 miles

Both sills are corroded under plastic panels

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 155,577 miles

Both outer sills are corroded under plastic panels

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,334 miles

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic panels

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps are slightly discoloured

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 150,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic panels

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps are slightly discoloured

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,068 miles

Both sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic trim covers

Ns headlamp image is becoming poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at end near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer are slightly corroded near brake hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,919 miles

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic panels

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 137,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,242 miles

rear coil springs corroded at base

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Nov 2018 133,223 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front head lights poor

rear coil springs corroded at base

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2017 127,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 123,355 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm

Ns front indicator is pale

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge close to limit [225/40/18/y]

Pass 3 Dec 2015 120,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,808 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 69,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,154 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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WP03 FAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WP03 FAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP03 FAF registered?

WP03 FAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is WP03 FAF safe to buy?

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