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HG53 WGO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,971 mi
Last recorded134,971 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 134,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,292 miles

Centre Exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 116,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,744 miles

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

Nearside headlight aim slightly low but with-in tolerance

Nearside rear road wheel has slight kerb damage to outer rim bead

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,036 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

lip on front brake discs

sideslip reading -4.2 (possible tracking problem)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,753 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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HG53 WGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG53 WGO, 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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HG53 WGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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