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AU53 PWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 63,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,234 miles

FRONT TYRES 2016

GRINDING FROM OSR H BRAKE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,725 miles

FRONT TYRES 2016

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 59,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,229 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

brake warning lamp on but visible brake pads not worn low

osf brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres over 9 years old

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,005 miles

slight rubbing noise from osr brake

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,140 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,807 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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AU53 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU53 PWL, 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 AU53 PWL registered?

AU53 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 PWL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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