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WV03 EDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 EDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (frontmost lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides - N/S/R on wear limit recommend replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost lower arm outer balljoint has significant play - not excessive and just acceptable - recommend replacement* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

acceptable corrosion of nsr sill end*

nsf headlamp beam pattern indistinct - just acceptable at time of test*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, and rust proofing, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,928 miles

Boot release catch stiff.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Large underside plastic shields fitted.

Rear underside waxoiled.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 129,928 miles

Boot release catch stiff.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Large underside plastic shields fitted.

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Osf plastic lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear underside waxoiled.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,154 miles

gearbox oil leakage*

brake hoses perished in general and ferrules corroded- acceptable at time of test*

front front centre lower arm inner bushes worn*

front lower arm front bushes worn*

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aim on aim limits- just acceptable at time of test*

minor corrosion of pas pipes*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract - ok at time of test*

osf tyre worn and perished*

rear brake pipes corroded and painted in places- unable to examine in entirety - acceptable at time of test*

rear floors, inner under sills, box section,and mounting areas corroded- but acceptable*

rear subframe and suspension components corroded but acceptable*

rear tyres worn close to limit - just acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement*

shields on engine, inner and outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 12 Feb 2018 121,154 miles

Ball joint has excessive play osf lower centre outer balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

brake hoses perished in general and ferrules corroded- acceptable at time of test*

front front centre lower arm inner bushes worn*

front lower arm front bushes worn*

gearbox oil leakage*

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aim on aim limits- just acceptable at time of test*

minor corrosion of pas pipes*

osf seatbelt reluctant to retract - ok at time of test*

osf tyre worn and perished*

rear brake pipes corroded and painted in places- unable to examine in entirety - acceptable at time of test*

rear floors, inner under sills, box section,and mounting areas corroded- but acceptable*

rear subframe and suspension components corroded but acceptable*

rear tyres worn close to limit - just acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement*

shields on engine, inner and outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,208 miles

All four tyre treads very well worn.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

Some corrosion beginning rear chassis and suspension components.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,793 miles

Exhaust quite rusty in places.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

Power steering pipes rusting.

Rear brake pipes rusting and rear suspension and chassis.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,070 miles

Centre exhaust box rattling from inside.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

Rear brake pipes rusting to rear.

Under engine tray fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,062 miles

engine and gearbox leaks, exhaust very rusty in polaces, rear brake pipes corroding, slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,916 miles

gearbox appearsto be leaking* underbody brake pipes heavily corroded in places - unable to examine in entirety* underbody and components heavily corroded in places- particularly rear suspension and mounting areas*

headlamp aims on aim limits- nsf headlamp pattern a little indistinct* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination oftestable items* osr tyre worn and in poor condition- just ok* osf veryical link barupper joint gaiter splitting- just ok*

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,630 miles

exhaust very rusty inplaces, engine and gearbox oil leaks, rear brakepads appear well worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox area

Unable to view rear inner pad thickness

Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox area

Unable to view rear inner pad thickness

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,345 miles

2x leds in center rear stop lamp not working

stone chips on front windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2x leds in center rear stop lamp not working

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,745 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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WV03 EDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WV03 EDF, 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 WV03 EDF registered?

WV03 EDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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