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DE53 MWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OIl leak under car.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 136,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OIl leak under car.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

nearside rear tyre outter wall slight damage

offside front tyre outter wall slight damage

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 4 Mar 2013 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

nearside rear tyre outter wall slight damage

offside front tyre outter wall slight damage

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,600 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,600 miles

Inner Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Inner Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010
Pass 8 Feb 2009 85,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,102 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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DE53 MWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 MWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 MWW registered?

DE53 MWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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