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EN53 LWE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,003 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,325 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inside edge

esp light on

high level brake light insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,325 miles

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

esp light on

high level brake light insecure

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,167 miles

centre stop lamp and wiring removed

Fail 26 Nov 2011 51,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

centre stop lamp and wiring removed

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,477 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage and slightly perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,627 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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EN53 LWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN53 LWE, 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

How do I check the history of EN53 LWE?

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What year was EN53 LWE registered?

EN53 LWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is EN53 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 LWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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