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AP52 WBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,623 mi
Last recorded152,623 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 152,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear sub frame corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 142,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 141,850 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 112,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,791 miles

Rear exhaust mounting fractured.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,348 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting fractured.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,127 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,755 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,452 miles

cut in side wall of tyre o.s.f

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,546 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 14,724 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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AP52 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP52 WBW, 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 AP52 WBW registered?

AP52 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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