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8626 PW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8626 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 118,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,895 miles

Indicator switch faulty FLASHING INDICATORS WILL NOT STAY ON/NEEDS ATTENTION (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective CORRODED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH BONDING PARTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEEDS ATTENTION (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 103,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 92,621 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,023 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,974 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,059 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,626 miles

Oil leak

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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8626 PW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 8626 PW, 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 8626 PW registered?

8626 PW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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