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EA53 WTF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,807 mi
Last recorded36,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 WTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,807 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,381 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 174,154 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 173,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,753 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,753 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre box exhaust mount missing

Fail 29 Mar 2013 69,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre box exhaust mount missing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,959 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,306 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,306 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,821 miles

O/s front tyre starting to show wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2006 27,821 miles

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

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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EA53 WTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA53 WTF, 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 EA53 WTF registered?

EA53 WTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is EA53 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 WTF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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