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AV53 WEA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,171 mi
Last recorded130,171 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,483 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,483 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,873 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,068 miles

both front tyres 0mm outer edges

near side front torque strut ball joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,258 miles

large plastic undershields plus sill covers plus engine compartment covers prevent some items from being inspected.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 59,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

vehicle tested as presented... note under shields fitted... offside front tyre wear on outer edges of tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,156 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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AV53 WEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV53 WEA, 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 AV53 WEA registered?

AV53 WEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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