2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · P12 MBC
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 157,820 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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P12 MBC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2022
- 157,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P12 MBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (P12 MBC) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P12 MBC Mileage History
- 13/07/2022157,819 mi
- 14/07/2022157,820 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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