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AU53 VWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays attached

Pass 16 Jul 2024

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023
Fail 19 Jun 2023

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022
Fail 27 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021
Pass 1 Jul 2020
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,616 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,267 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2009 28,248 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,837 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 VWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

AU53 VWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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