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CV53 WWB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,973 mi
Last recorded98,973 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,973 miles

All 4 mounting points for rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers rusty.

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Cover missing from positive jump post terminal in engine bay.

Headlamp washers not working but car produced before 2009 with hid headlamps.

Nearside Front Exhaust box has been cut open and re-welded but not catalytic converter.

Nearside Front Headlamp not as bright as other side.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension front upper arm bush at hub worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Castor arm joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake slow to rise, recommend inspect/adjust system.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Park brake not releasing fully after application. Has to be pulled up to fully release.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has a lot of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,972 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm of rear suspension from subframe to hub joint dust cover rotting away. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 mounting points for rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers rusty.

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Cover missing from positive jump post terminal in engine bay.

Headlamp washers not working but car produced before 2009 with hid headlamps.

Nearside Front Exhaust box has been cut open and re-welded but not catalytic converter.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not as bright as other side.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension front upper arm bush at hub worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Castor arm joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm was seized, now freed off. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake slow to rise, recommend inspect/adjust system.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Park brake not releasing fully after application. Has to be pulled up to fully release.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has a lot of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,385 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,564 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,573 miles

brake pad warning light on

osr and nsr tyres starting to perish inside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osr and nsr tyres starting to perish inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,262 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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CV53 WWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV53 WWB, 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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CV53 WWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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