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EX53 WXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,421 mi
Last recorded82,421 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,972 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,300 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,887 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area

nearside front tyre perished and splitting

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,882 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens very cloudy no image at all (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear just behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens very cloudy no image at all (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area

nearside front tyre perished and splitting

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,810 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearisde front tyre has a cut and split in the tread area

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres soft

front brake discs worn and have patches of corrosion on breaking surface

front brake pads appear low/worn

nearisde front tyre has a cut and split in the tread area

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,193 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,441 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall/kerbing band area

offside rear tyre perished in tread area

some/slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,399 miles

nearside rear perished/perishing and has nail in outer shoulder area

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear perished/perishing and has nail in outer shoulder area

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,663 miles

advise 2 x new tyres

both front tyres twisted and nail in nearside front

some high level stoplamp digits inoperative

Fail 15 Oct 2007 34,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise 2 x new tyres

both front tyres twisted and nail in nearside front

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,149 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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EX53 WXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX53 WXP, 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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What year was EX53 WXP registered?

EX53 WXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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