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DV52 VWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all wings corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,032 miles

advance corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,770 miles

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

advance corrosion allover

Pass 2 Apr 2022 78,623 miles

advance corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,326 miles

all wheel arches corroded

brake pads front and rear low

Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

eml on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,485 miles

advise o/s washer jet blocked

rear o/s and n/s tyres have small cracks in edge of tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2014 44,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise o/s washer jet blocked

esp light illuminated on dash

rear o/s and n/s tyres have small cracks in edge of tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,159 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,567 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,816 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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DV52 VWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DV52 VWD, 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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DV52 VWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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