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WU03 ZVG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ZVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 138,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 134,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 124,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 114,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 110,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 109,949 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,793 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front headlight showing pinkis light

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,449 miles

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)

advise driver's door mirror starting to delamanate from glass

Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

advise driver's door mirror starting to delamanate from glass

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,240 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,650 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 22,641 miles

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

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

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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WU03 ZVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU03 ZVG, 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 WU03 ZVG registered?

WU03 ZVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is WU03 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 ZVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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